HomeMy Public PortalAbout11.06.2023 Planning & Development Board Final MinutesPlanning and Development Board
Regular Meeting
Minutes
November 6, 2023
6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
1 Call to Order
Chair M. Roy called the Regular Meeting of the Crestview Planning and Development Board to order at
6:00 p.m. Members present: Mr. Follmar, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Gilbert, Mr. Frost, Mr. Medlock. Also present
were Deputy City Clerk Natasha Peacock and staff members. Mr. Werth was absent from this meeting.
2 Pledge of Allegiance
The pledge of allegiance was led by Chair M. Roy.
3 Approve Agenda
Chair M. Roy requested a motion to move Item 9.1 Williams Way Variance to Item 4.
The motion made by Mr. Frost to move Item 9.1 Williams Way Variance to Item 4. Seconded by Mr.
Hayes.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Gilbert, Mr. Follmar, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Frost, Mr. Medlock. Nays: none, motion
passed.
Chair M. Roy called for action on approving the Agenda.
A motion was made by Mr. Hayes to approve the Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Follmar.
Roll Call: Ayes. Mr. Gilbert, Mr. Follmar, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Frost, Mr. Medlock. Nays: none, motion
passed.
4 Public Opportunity to speak on Agenda items
5 Consent Agenda
Chair M. Roy called for action to approve the Consent Agenda.
A motion was made by Mr. Hayes to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mr. Follmar.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Hayes, Mr. Frost, Mr. Follmar, Mr. Gilbert. Nays: none, motion passed
5. Approval of the October 2, 2023 PDB Regular Meeting Minutes.
6 Ordinance on 1st reading' Public Hearing
6. 1. Ordinance 1953 Lee Avenue Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Planning Administrator N. Schwendt reviewed the necessary information concerning the property
and presented Ordinance 1953 to the Planning Board. On September 16, 2023, staff received an
application to amend the comprehensive plan and zoning designations for property located at 602
Lee Avenue. The subject property is currently located within the city limits of Crestview with a
future land use and zoning designation of Residential (R) and Single and Multi -Family Density
Dwelling District (R-3), respectively. The application requests the Mixed -Use (MU) future land use
designation for the property. The request for a comprehensive plan amendment will be presented to
the City Council via Ordinance 1953 on November 13, 2023, for the first reading. The subject
property is currently being developed for residential use and a development application has not been
submitted. Based on the requested land -use and zoning designations, the property use could
continue as a residence or be developed for light commercial use.
Deputy City Clerk N. Peacock read Ordinance 1953 by title: ORDINANCE: 1953 AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, AMENDING ITS ADOPTED
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF
FACT; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND
USE DESIGNATION FROM RESIDENTIAL (R) TO MIXED -USE (MU) ON
APPROXIMATELY 0.40 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, IN SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH,
RANGE 23 WEST; PROVIDING FOR FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; PROVIDING
FOR LIBERAL INTERPRETATION; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING CODES
AND ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Chair M. Roy asked for comment from the Board and the Public.
Ms. Paula of 5831 Bartow Way informed the Board that she would like to build a duplex on the
property.
Chair M. Roy called for action.
The motion made by Mr. Hayes to approve Ordinance 1953 for City Council approval. Seconded by
Mr. Follmar.
Roll Ca11: Ayes: Mr. Hayes, Mr. Follmar, Mr. Roy, Mr. Frost, Mr. Medlock, Mr. Gilbert. Nays:
none, motion passed.
6. 2. Ordinance 1954 Lee Avenue Rezoning
Planning Administrator N. Schwendt reviewed the necessary information concerning the property
and presented Ordinance 1954 to the Planning Board.
Deputy City Clerk N. Peacock read Ordinance 1954 by title: ORDINANCE: 1954 AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING
OF 0.40 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OF REAL PROPERTY, LOCATED IN SECTION 21,
TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 23 WEST, FROM THE SINGLE AND MULTI -FAMILY
DENSITY DWELLING DISTRICT (R-3) ZONING DISTRICT TO THE MIXED -USE (MU)
ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR THE UPDATING OF
THE CRESTVIEW ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR LIBERAL INTERPRETATION; PROVIDING FOR
REPEAL OF CONFLICTING CODES AND ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Chair M. Roy asked for comment from the Board and the Public. There were none.
Chair M. Roy called for action.
The motion made by Mr. Hayes to approve Ordinance 1954 for City Council approval. Seconded by
Mr. Follmar.
Roll Ca11: Ayes: Mr. Hayes, Mr. Follmar, Mr. Roy, Mr. Frost, Mr. Medlock, Mr. Gilbert. Nays:
none, motion passed.
6. 3. Ordinance 1955 North Avenue East Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Planning Administrator N. Schwendt reviewed the necessary information concerning the property
and presented Ordinance 1955 to the Planning Board. On October 4, 2023, staff received an
application to annex and amend the comprehensive plan and zoning designations for property
located on North Avenue East. The subject property is currently located within the city limits of
Crestview with a future land use and zoning designation of Public Lands (PL). The application
requests the Mixed -Use (MU) future land use designation for the property. The request for a
comprehensive plan amendment will be presented to the City Council via Ordinance 1955 on
November 13, 2023, for the first reading. The subject property is currently being developed for
recreational use and a development application has not been submitted.
Deputy City Clerk N. Peacock read Ordinance 1955:ORDINANCE: 1955 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, AMENDING ITS ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT;
PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE
DESIGNATION FROM PUBLIC LANDS (PL) TO MIXED -USE (MU) ON APPROXIMATELY
5.45 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, IN SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 23 WEST;
PROVIDING FOR FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR LIBERAL
INTERPRETATION; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING CODES AND
ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Chair M. Roy asked for comment from the Board and the Public.
Mr. Hayes inquired about the agreement with the Air Force base.
Chair M. Roy called for action.
The motion made by Mr. Hayes to approve Ordinance 1955 for City Council approval. Seconded by
Mr. Follmar.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Hayes, Mr. Follmar, Mr. Roy, Mr. Gilbert, Mr. Medlock, Mr. Frost. Nays:
none, motion passed.
6. 4. Ordinance 1956 North Avenue East Rezoning
Planning Administrator N. Schwendt reviewed the necessary information concerning the property
and presented Ordinance 1956 to the Planning Board.
Deputy City Clerk N. Peacock read Ordinance 1956 by title: ORDINANCE: 1956 AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING
OF 5.45 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OF REAL PROPERTY, LOCATED IN SECTION 7,
TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 23 WEST, FROM THE PUBLIC LANDS (PL) ZONING
DISTRICT TO THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ZONING DISTRICT;
PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR THE UPDATING OF THE CRESTVIEW
ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S
ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR LIBERAL INTERPRETATION; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF
CONFLICTING CODES AND ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Chair M. Roy asked for comment from the Board and the Public. Chair M. Roy called for action.
The motion made by Mr. Follmar to approve Ordinance 1956 for City Council approval. Seconded
by Mr. Hayes.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Follmar, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Roy, Mr. Medlock, Mr. Gilbert, Mr. Frost. Nays:.
7 Ordinances
8 Final Plats and PUDS
9 Ste. ecial Exceptions, Variances, Vacations and Appeals
9. 1. Williams Way Variance
City Attorney Mr. Holloway administered a swearing -in for those speaking for or against this item,
the board and Mr. Schwendt. He also informed the board that they would need to disclose whether
they have visited the site or have received comments from the public regarding the site.
Chair M. Roy stated that he did state that he visited the site.
Planning Administrator N. Schwendt stated the Land Development Code, Section 3.04.03, requires
a variance through the Board of Adjustment to split any lot in a platted recorded subdivision which
was recorded after March 11, 1974, which is the date on which technical review of plats began in
our area pursuant to Chapter 177 of the Florida Statutes, established in 1971. Staff finds that the
requested variance meets the following requirements of Section 9.02.02 of the Land Development
Code. The staff finds that the resulting lots will be compliant with the LDC standards for the R-1
zoning district, Foxwood Overlay District, and the Comprehensive Plan standards for the
Residential future land use designation. Staff respectfully requests a motion to approve the variance
for the proposed lot split and execute the attached order.
Chair M. Roy asked for comment from the Public.
The City Attorney swore in Mr. Devin Jones, the developer/applicant.
Mr. Devin Jones, Developer spoke to the board about the variance before them. He stated that as a
developer who specializes in building affordable housing. Mr. Jones owns the lots in question and
by approving this split it will assist in the building of affordable homes.
Mr. Rich Mentlick of 202 Country Club, spoke about his concerns about splitting the two lots is the
esthetics of placing four homes between the two lots. He was not for the approval of the variance.
Mr. James Nichols, 105 Wedgewood Court, spoke about the appearance of the neighborhood and
does not think that approving the variance will add to the esthetics of the subdivision.
Ms. Christina Black, owner of 201 Country Club Drive, spoke against the approval of the variance.
Mr. Nolan Walker of 103 Wedgewood Court spoke against the approval of the variance.
Ms. Audrey McWaters of 112 Par Court stated that affordable housing does not belong on a golf
course.
Mr. Devin Jones, the developer, informed the board that the homes will be a total of 2400 square
feet. They will be affordable but not for low-income housing. He plans to match the aesthetic of the
neighborhood.
A brief discussion ensued.
Chair M. Roy called for action.
The motion made by Mr. Follmar approved the Williams Way Variance. Seconded by Mr. Gilbert.
Roll call: Ayes: Mr. Follmar, Mr. Gilbert. Nays: Mr. Roy, Mr. Frost, Mr. Hayes, motion failed.
10 Action Items
10. 1. Eden Lake Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Planning Administrator N. Schwendt presented the board with information pertaining to a proposed
subdivision. This subdivision is proposed to the southeast of the intersection of Highway 90 and
Victory Lane, east of Twin Hills Park, with a connection to Victory Lane to its west, and secondary
emergency access to Highway 90 to the north. The subdivision proposes 187 lots across 47.48 acres,
resulting in a gross density of approximately 3.93 units per acre, which is allowable per the
applicable zoning and future land use requirements. Any minor comments that are outstanding will
not affect the layout or scope proposed in the preliminary plat document. Should there be any
changes to this document that affect the layout or scope proposed, it will be brought back for
review.
Chair M. Roy asked for comment from the Board.
Mr. Follmar asked if there were any plans for improvement of the entrance/exit. Mr. Schwendt
answered that there was not enough information in the traffic study provided by the developer to
make an improvement.
Chair M. Roy asked for comment from the Public. There were none.
Chair M. Roy called for action.
The motion made by Mr. Hayes to approve the Eden Lake Subdivision Preliminary Plat for Council
approval. Seconded by Mr. Follmar.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Hayes, Mr. Follmar, Mr. Medlock, Mr. Gilbert, Mr. Frost, Mr. Roy. Nays:
none, motion passed.
10. 2. Eagle View Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Planning Administrator N. Schwendt presented the board with information pertaining to a proposed
subdivision. Staff received the initial application for the Eagle View subdivision on December 1st,
2022. It has since gone through staff review and all major comments have been addressed. The
remaining comments are minor and will not affect the overall layout and scope proposed in the
provided preliminary plat documents. This subdivision is proposed along Lindley Road, east of
Sioux Circle, with multiple connections to Lindley Road and interconnectivity throughout. The
subdivision proposes 194 lots across 186.48 acres, resulting in a gross density of approximately 1.04
units per acre, which is allowable per the applicable zoning and future land use requirements. Any
minor comments that are outstanding will not affect the layout or scope proposed in the preliminary
plat document. Should there be any changes to this document that affect the layout or scope
proposed, it will be brought back for review.
Chair M. Roy asked for comment from the Board.
Mr. Medlock asked for a correction to direction.
Chair M. Roy asked for comment from the Public. There were none.
Chair M. Roy called for action.
The motion made by Mr. Follmar to approve the Eagle View Subdivision Preliminary Plat for
Council approval. Seconded by Mr. Gilbert.
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Follmar, Mr. Gilbert, Mr. Roy, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Frost, Mr. Medlock. Nays:
none, motion passed.
11 Director Report
11. 1. Director Update
Planning Administrator N. Schwendt updated the board with the following information:
Development Orders Issued: 10/16/23 - Phillips Energy Truck Stop - 17 new fuel pumps, 4,000
square foot convenience store building and associated site improvements on approximately 4.5 acres
to the northwest of the intersection of Highway 90 and Spring Creek Blvd. 10/26/23 - Pink
Periwinkle Beads - 2,000 square foot facility for light manufacture of beads, and retail sales on
approximately 0.5 acres at the intersecting of S Brett Street and E Railroad Ave., just south of the
railroad tracks.
Final Plats: Shoal River Landing Phase 3A - 63 lots on 35.67 acres within the Shoal River Landing
subdivision.
New Development Applications: Florida United Properties Master Plan - Master Plan for
additional outparcels adjacent to the Alabata Eye Clinic on East Redstone Ave., on approximately 3
acres of property. Rayburn Street Apartments - 10 -unit multifamily apartment complex located on
approximately 0.58 acres at the end of N Rayburn Street, southeast of Twin Hills park and directly
north of the railroad tracks. Garden Villas Townhomes - a 158 -unit townhouse subdivision located
on approximately 11.92 acres recently annexed to the northwest of the Garden Street/Third Avenue
intersection, south of Crestview High school. Brett Street Townhomes - 9 -unit townhouse
subdivision located on approximately 0.52 acres located northeast of the intersection of S Brett St.
and E Cane Ave., southeast of Southside School.
12 Comments from the Audience
Chair M. Roy asked for any additional comments from the public.
Mr. Hayes commented that he wanted to thank the staff for the work they are doing to keep the city out of
trouble and making sure we follow the rules.
13 Adjournment
Chair M. Roy adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Minutes approved on day of 2023.
Approved: Minutes submitted by:
Chair M. Roy
Natasha Peacock
On behalf of Maryanne Schrader, City Clerk
Notice having been duly given