CITY OF ST. CLOUD
PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
August 1, 2006
LOCATION: 1300 9th Street, Building A; 3rd Floor; Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30
P.M.
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
Jackie Walton
(P) Kimberly Koile – Chair (A) Peter Vitelli (P)
David Peach
(P) Elaine
Cardinal (P) Tony Maresco, Alt #1
(P)
David Rhinehart, Alt #2 (EA)
STAFF REPRESENTATIVES: Jack
Morgeson, City Attorney; John Groenendaal, Planner; Jeffrey Higgins, Planner;
Megan Berkau, Development Coordinator
Welcome to the City of St. Cloud Planning Board Meeting. In the
interest of time efficiency and ensuring that everyone who wishes to address
the Board is given the opportunity to do so, the following will apply to all
comments made by the public. Each speaker shall be allotted 3 minutes to
address the Board, unless such time is extended by the Chairman or by questions
from Board. Groups shall designate a spokesperson to avoid repetition of
comments. Every effort will be made to avoid interrupting speakers. Thank you for participating in your City
Government.
In the absence of Ms. Koile, Vice Chair, David Peach, will
be acting as chairperson for the Board.
In the absence of Ms. Koile, Tony Maresco
will be acting as a voting member of the Planning Board.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Case #6-98.01 – Lorraine Estates, Phase
2-5 and 6 lots of Phase 1
East of Canoe Creek Road, South of Fertic Road
A. Annexation
Mr. Higgins made a presentation
for staff. He explained that this is to
take action on the encumbrance and petition for annexation of Lorraine Estates
that currently exists. This will omit
that portion of Phase 1 that is not currently encumbered to the City of St. Cloud. Mr. Higgins explained that the City currently
collects solid waste through an agreement with Osceola County, but that
agreement will expire in September of this year. He indicated that it is the City’s hope that
the property would be annexed so that the City can take on service
responsibilities immediately.
Mr. Bob Kocher
addressed the Board. Mr. Kocher stated that most of his questions had been
answered. He stated that he is an
insurance agent and indicated the cost differential in homeowner insurance due
to the ISO rating. Mr. Kocher asked about the police surveillance, and road and
drainage maintenance.
Mr. Peach asked staff to address
those questions.
Mr. Higgins explained how the
Public Works Department will address the needs of the community. He explained that these needs will not be
addressed immediately until the budget will allow for those improvements.
Ms. Cardinal asked if the roads
are designated to City, or if they are still County.
Mr. Higgins explained that they
will be annexed along with the subdivision.
Mr. David Daniel addressed the
Board. Mr. Daniel asked if Missouri
Avenue would continue through Lorraine
Estates. He also asked if Drema Drive would go into
the newer development.
Mr. Higgins explained that Drema Drive … and explained that
there are no plans to extend Missouri
Ave.
Ms. Walton asked if there was a
canal there.
Mr. Daniel asked how the taxes in
this subdivision would be affected.
Mr. Morgeson explained they would
be subjected to the City tax millage rate.
Mr. Higgins further explained
that the taxes would increase by a percentage, but the water fees would
decrease 25%.
Mr. Daniel asked if street lights
would be provided by the City.
Mr. Peach explained this would relate to the CIP projects, so it would be
handled at that budget time. He
recommended that they discuss these concerns with the Engineering Department.
Mr. Daniel continued to express
his concern with the infrastructure within Lorraine Estates.
Mr. Peach asked if there was a
homeowners association.
Mr. Daniel indicated that there
was not.
Mr. Higgins indicated that he
would need to refer to the plat for that information.
Mr. Daniel asked about the
documents that were recorded in 1981.
Mr. Higgins stated that they
could be found by doing a public record search.
He stated that these were recorded in OR Book 531, Page 421 and Page 418.????
Mr. Daryl Baker addressed the
Board. Mr. Baker asked what authority
the residents would have to stop sewer infrastructure from being developed in
their neighborhood.
Mr. Higgins explained that the
infrastructure is not there and is not planned to go there. He also indicated that the City depends on
the Health Department to require it before the City would initiate it.
Mr. Peach asked how it is
typically handled for subdivisions.
Mr. Higgins stated he would have
to check with Public Works on that.
Mr. Baker stressed his concerns
about being forced to connect to sewer and having to incur the costs of the
infrastructure being installed.
Mr. Morgeson indcated
that this is beyond the scope of what the Board is acting on tonight.
Mr. Baker expressed why he was
bringing this issue forward.
Mr. Morgeson reiterated that this
is beyond the scope of tonight’s meeting.
Mr. John Groenendaal explained
that this is determined by the Health Department and it is beyond control of
the City.
Mr. Baker explained his concern
further.
Mr. Peach explained that he
understands the
Ms. Margarite ___ 2030
Lorraine Way. Ms. ___ asked if the whole subdivision would
be included in the annexation.
Mr. Higgins explained
specifically what would be annexed using “this and that” on the map.
Mr. Peach explained that those
that are exluded from the annexation did not have a
recorded encumbrance.
Mr. Higgins explained further.
Ms. ___ explained a previous
experience with having to connect to sewer in Kissimmee and
reiterated that she would like to hear from Engineering
what services the City would provide this subdivision.
Mr. Peach explained that if this
annexation
Mr. Morgeson stated that the
questions are relevant, but that the questions are inappropriately addressed to
the Board instead of Staff.
Ms. Maria Thompkins
1700 Carolyn Ct. asked if she
has a choice in the annexation or not.
Mr. Higgins reiterated that the
encumbrance stated it was an agreement ran with the land and would be encumbant on the property owner at the time that the City decided
it was appropriate to annex.
Mr. Vitelli asked if the property
owners were required to hook up to sewer even when they property was in the
County, would the residents have to pay a surcharge similar to the water
surcharge?
Mr. Higgins indicated that it was
a 25% surcharge just like the water. He
then explained that if the infrastructure was in place and their septic failed,
the Health Department …
Ms. Thompkins
stated that there was a grandfather law that the property owners were not to be
annexed.
Mr. Peach indicated that it is
clear in the records that there was an agreement that the property could be
annexed as soon as it was contiguous to the City Limits.
Mr. Morgeson further explained
that the records are clear and that there are issues further explained in the
staff report to the Board.
Ms. Walton asked Mr. Higgins why
the City is not processing ALL lots within Lorraine Estates.
Mr. Higgins explained that we do
not have the recorded documents for the portions that are exluded
and that the City’s hope is that once the property owners see the benefits of
the City services, they will want to be annexed.
Mr. Antonio Morales 1930 Dillman Drive – Mr. Morales
explained that the City should not force the annexation if it is unwanted.
Ms. Cardinal explained that this
information should have been indicated in the Title search.
Mr. Morgeson reiterated the use
of the public documents.
Mr. Morales
____
Mr. Morgeson indicated again that
this ___
Mr. Peach suggested that the
audience signify who was for or against the annexation by a show of hands.
Mr. Morgeson explained the
process and the objective of the Planning Board.
Mr. Art Fagnet
1610 E. Clinton Dr. stated
that if they went to the Title Companies individually, they could tie up this
annexation for a long time.
Mr. John Dippold
17 Carolyn Ct. explained
that the developer is where the problem lies because he sold to builders, not
to individuals. He explained his
knowledge of the history of the subdivision.
Ms.
Cardinal made a motion to recommend approval of the annexation, Ms. Walton
seconded the motion.
All Ayes to approve the motion.
2. Case #6-101.01 – Studios on Eleventh
1115 11th Street
Mr.
Higgins made a presentation for staff.
He explained that this property is seeking rezoning to allow for a
mixed-use development. He explained that
it is currently a residential use, but zoned CBD-2 and they would like to
Mr.
Peach asked for comments from the public and hearing none, he asked for
comments from the Board.
Ms.
Walton asked if the lot was big enough for what they are proposing.
Mr.
Higgins stated that he has made it clear to the applicant that they can
maintain on-street parking, but there is no guarantee for parking.
Mr.
Vitelli indicated that the CBD-1 zoning gives them a 0’ setback and explained
that most places have a blank wall.
Mr.
Higgins…
Ms.
Cardinal commended the applicant for proposing this project in downtown St. Cloud.
Mr.
Higgins discussed the hopes to see more developments like this in the downtown
area.
Ms.
Walton stated she is still unclear as to where they will park.
Mr.
Peach stated that it will be in the street, and that it is not the Board’s
issue tonight.
Ms.
Walton and Mr. Peach discussed.
Mr.
Vitelli questioned a 3 bedroom house.
Mr.
Groenendaal explained that there is parking available on the street and in
public parking lots. He explained that
we are conditioned to park in our own driveways, but these people will live a
little differently than that. He stated
that this is an innovative project and it will bring a new design.
Ms. Walton
moved to recommend approval of the rezoning.
Motion seconded by Mr. Vitelli.
All Ayes to
approve the motion.
CLOSE PUBLIC
HEARINGS
MISCELLANEOUS
BUSINESS:
3. Case #6-20.36 – Scott Schneider
1087 S. Lake Avenue
A. Water Request
B. Deferral of Annexation
Mr.
Higgins made a presentation for staff.
Ms. Walton
made a motion to approve the water request with the conditions as stated by
staff. Mr. Vitelli seconded the motion.
All Ayes to approve
the motion.
Ms. Walton
made a motion to defer annexation of the property. __
All Ayes to
approve the motion.
4. Case #6-20.35 – Angela Mooney
2594 Old Canoe
Creek Road.
A. Water Request
B. Deferral of Annexation
Mr.
Higgins made a presentation for staff.
Ms. Walton
made a motion to approve the water request with the conditions as stated by
staff. Ms. Cardinal seconded the motion.
All Ayes to
approve the motion.
Ms. Cardinal
made a motion to defer annexation of the property. Ms. Walton seconded the motion.
All Ayes to
approve the motion.
5. Case #6-20.31 – Mary Jane Padgett
600 Columbia
Avenue
A. Sewer Request
B. Deferral of Annexation
Mr.
Higgins made a presentation for staff.
Ms. Walton
made a motion to approve the sewer request with the conditions as stated by
staff. Ms. Cardinal seconded the motion.
All Ayes to
approve the motion.
Ms. Walton
made a motion to defer annexation of the property. Ms. Cardinal seconded the motion.
All Ayes to
approve the motion.
6. Case #6-20.29 – Distinctive Homes
3355 Lakeshore
Blvd.
A. Water Request
B. Deferral of Annexation
Mr.
Higgins made a presentation for staff.
Ms. Cardinal
made a motion to approve the water request with the conditions as stated by
staff. Ms. Walton seconded the motion.
All Ayes to
approve the motion.
Ms. Cardinal
made a motion to defer annexation of the property. Ms. Walton seconded the motion.
All Ayes to
approve the motion.
7. Case #6-20.26 – Betty Jo Spurrier
1406 Chisholm
Ridge Ct.
A. Water Request
B. Deferral of Annexation
Mr.
Higgins made a presentation for staff.
Mr. Maresco made a motion to approve the water request with the
conditions as stated by staff. Ms.
Walton seconded the motion.
All Ayes to
approve the motion.
Mr. Maresco made a motion to defer annexation of the
property. Ms. Walton seconded the
motion.
All Ayes to
approve the motion.
Ms.
Walton and Ms. Cardinal briefly discussed the issues with Lorraine
Estates. Mr. Higgins indicated that they
understand that there would be needs and these have not gone unconsidered and
that he appreciates that the residents have expressed their concerns because
they are needs that the elected officials need to hear.
Mr.
Morgeson applauded the board for hearing the public concerns and that,
unfortunately, he felt compelled to redirect the actual spec of the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: 7:55PM