OFASTA  TOWN OF ASTATULA PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES  SPECIAL MEETING TOWNI HALL  THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7,2019  SINCE  1872  Having been duly advertised as required by law, Chairman Boyd called thel Regular Planning  &Zoning meeting to orderat 6:00 pm and led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Members Present: Marjorie Boyd, Chairman Karen Smith Orita Issartel Robert Reagan  Town Staff Present: Graham Wells, Town Clerk Tim Green, Town Planner  Roll Call was performed, and it was determined that a quorum was present. Chairman Boyd  welcomed Planner Tim Green and residents present.  MINUTE. APPROVAL  Approval of minutes for August 22, 2019 Regular Meeting  MOTION by Member Issartel to approve; SECONDED by Member Reagan  For: Boyd, Issartel, Smith, Reagan Against: None MOTION CARRIED 4-0 PUBLICI HEARING  Resolution 2019-28-/ Application fora a Variance - Vistas of Astatula Subdivision Av variance is requested Chapter 7 Zoning Regulations: 7.6.3 Fire Protection and Hydrant Requirements of the Town of Astatula Land Development Regulations. The Variance is for installing alternative fire protection for single family homes in an area zoned R-2 oft the Town The public hearing notice has been sent to nearby residents or businesses, posted in town hall Planner Green gave a detailed overview from his reportands stressed that the quick response fire protection system is an instant response to a fire rather than waiting for a fire truck. He stated that he was rarely in favor of the variance process but felt that it was right for this project. He confirmed that the fire protection system would be required to be installed in all six homes when they are built. There being no further discussion, Chairman Boyd requested  where municipal provided fire flows are not available. and on three. sides of the parcel as per the code.  ar motion.  Town of Astatula Planning &Z Zoning Meeting Minutes  November: 7,2019 Page 1of4    MOTION by Member Issartel to recommend that Council approve the application for  the variance: SECONDED by Member Reagan For: Boyd, Issartel, Smith, Reagan Against: None MOTION CARRIED 4-0  Ordinance 2019-29 - Application to Replace the existing PUD approved with The PUD was created in 2012 for the Central Florida Motorsports Park to hold events at the site. Having tried with two lessees, with disastrous consequences, the owner, Paul Faircloth of Faircloth Family Ltd has entered into an agreement to sell the site to National. Storm Recovery, The applied uses for the property are outlined in Section 3ofthe Town Planners Report where there are also items that are recommended for discussion and consideration before a The public hearing notice has been sent to nearby residents or businesses, posted in town hall Planner Green gave an outline or the application whereby National Storm Recovery, LLChas an agreement with Mr. Faircloth tol lease thej property with an option to purchase. Mr. Ed Lee was present representing the applicant. Member Smith asked if there was going to be any burning oft the debris and it was confirmed by Mr. Lee that there would not. Planner Green stated that the details ofthe applicants request to go into the PUD were a wish list and that all the existing items in current PUD would be silenced. At this point Mr. Green went over the uses for the property that were requested by the applicant. His comments in Mr. Lee talked about the Tree and Lumberjack Festival which would be an industry event and not open to the public. It would be a one-day event with some food trucks, no alcohol and some chainsaw carvings and things oft that nature. This would be covered by the Town's Special or Recurring Event Permit. Mr. Green stated that the Town would want a more detailed site plan showing where each part of the operation would be situated, setback He continued to go over the proposed facilities that would be allowed and the hours of operation that were proposed. He added that the expanded hours of operation requested during a storm or disaster event should be tied to the Governor declaring a state of emergency with specified periods to return to normal hours. Outdoor lighting would be required to meet dark sky criteria and should not be allowed from dusk to dawn.  Ordinance 2012-Awith aj new PUD with new uses and standards.  LLCwho wish to use itfor a wood debris processing/acility.  recommendation is made to Council. and on the parcel as per the code.  the report were marked in italics.  restrictions, buffer types and widths and the maximum impervious area.  Town of Astatula Planning &2 Zoning Meeting Minutes  November: 7,2019 Page2of4    Reasonable and practicable noise mitigation measures shalll bet taken to reduce fugitive noise beyond the property line, including but not limited to, placement buildings, earthen berms, and site locations. A noise mitigation plan should be reviewed and approved as condition of the PUD approval. The plan should illustrate the expected highest decibel levels allowed along all the outer property lines. A site plan should illustrate the location of all physical Mr. Lee stated that the plan was long-term and would not be instigated overnight. Many of theitems suggested tol bei installed area awish listand would happen overt time. Her was a asking  mitigation requirements.  to have the conceptual plan approved and then permit them over time. Chairman Boyd opened the floor for questions from the Board members.  Member Issartel said that! her concern was the additional traffic coming through town with the noise oft the trafficand from the processing plant. She also asked whether the debris from storms would be just trees or general debris? Mr. Lee said that they have an agreement for general debris to go to the landfill and only trees would come to this site. This should be Member Reagan asked if there were any hazardous chemicals that are used in the processing plant. Mr. Lee stated that only dyestocolorther mulch wouldl be used and no other Member Smith asked how manyj jobs the] plantwould create fort thei town. Mr. Leei responded that many of their current employees lived in Lake County, but he could not forecast accurately if orl how many may be produced from Astatula in the future. Ms. Smith was also Chairman Boyd asked Mr. Lee what part ofthe operation would produce the most noise. He responded that it would likely be the back up beepers from the loading trucks and forklifts. This was beyond the operators control as they are mandated by OSHA. The grinders were operated byl bigdiesele enginesthatwould! have muferontordlicetiemaia toaminimum. Clerk Wells asked whether the mulch bagging line facility would be inside of a building which was confirmed but also that the vehicles that would operate outside would be required between the hours of operation 7:00 am to midnight. Mr. Lee's response was that they would like to operate two shifts and therefore the vehicles and forklifts with the back up alarms would be operating during those hours. Mr. Wells said that this would likely not fly as the town receives constant complaints from the alarms at County Materials. There is Chairman Boyd: stated that on a positive note that she thought thatt the operation was a good fit for the town and this property and wanted Mr. Lee to know that they would be welcomed ifcertain details could be worked out to ensure that the quality of life of the residents close  specified in the agreement.  processing chemicals.  concerned about the complaints that would come from the noise.  also the issue oftrucks coming and going during this period as well.  to the property were: not unduly affected.  Town ofA Astatula Planning & Zoning Meeting! Minutes  November 7, 2019 Page3of4    She said that they would have to look at the hours of operation and asked what their hours ofoperation were at the existing plant in Apopka. Mr. Lee responded that it was 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Saturday. There being no further discussion, Chairman Boyd MOTION by Member Issartel to recommend that Council approve the application with  requested a motion to approve Ordinance 2019-29.  comments and concerns put forward: SECONDED by Member Smith  For: Boyd, Issartel, Smith, Reagan Against: None MOTION CARRIED 4-0 ADJOURNMENT  There being no further business, Chairman Boyd thanked the board and Mr. Lee for coming;  the meeting was adjourned at7:10 pm. Respectulysubmites, A-b  ATTEST: D  Graham Wells, Town Clerk A, TATULA 074  2  Town ofA Astatula Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes  November 7,2019 Page4of4