BCC CALLED PUBLIC HEARING ONBZA #VA- 14-04-011, APRIL 3, 2014

APPLICANT: TODD PRESSMAN, AGENT FOR WATERFORD LAKES OFFICE PARK

Orange County Zoning Division

June 3, 2014

CASE #: VA-14-04-011

APPLICANT: Todd Pressman, Agent for Waterford Lakes Office Park

REQUEST: Sign variances in P-D zone as follows:

1. To construct ground sign 22.5 ft. in height in lieu 12 ft.2. To allow 140 sq. ft. of copy area on new ground sign in lieu of 120 sq. ft.3. To reduce individual tenant space on new ground sign from a minimum of 12 sq. ft. to 8 sq. ft.

ZONING: P-D (Waterford Lakes Office Park)

TRACT SIZE: 10 acres

LOCATION: Northeast corner of Alafaya Trail and Lake Underhill Rd.

DISTRICT: #4

Background

Zoning Map

Zoning Map

Aerial

Aerial

Site Plan

NOTE: Applicant reduced height of sign from 22.5 ft. to 15 ft. at the BZA hearing

Tenant spaces reduced to 8 sq. ft.

Site Plan

Sign on Lake Underhill Rd. to be Removed

Sign at Intersection of Lake Underhill Rd. and Alafaya Tr. to Remain

Location of Proposed Ground Sign

Proposed Ground Sign

Location of Proposed Ground Sign

Proposed Ground Sign

Staff Analysis

2nd sign variance on same parcel (April 7, 2011)

P-D prohibited pole signs and billboards; only monument signs may be used along the roadways

Parcel is permitted to have 2 monument signs not to exceed 12 ft. in height and 120 sq. ft. of copy area

Proposed sign is 140 sq. ft.; BZA limited height to 13 ft.

No objection to reducing individual tenant space on sign to 8 sq. ft. (Variance #3)

BZA Findings

Reduced height of the proposed monument sign to 13 ft.

No objection to reducing individual tenant space on sign from 12 sq. ft. to 8 sq. ft.

Prohibited electronic message center signs or any animation signs

Community Feedback At BZA

No opposition at BZA hearing1 commentary in opposition from a

homeowner

BZA Recommendation

Approved Variances according to Section 30-43(3), Orange County Code with conditions. Said approval is subject to 5 conditions. (unanimous 4-0)

BZA Conditions1. New ground sign shall match the sign design as per graphic dated June

12, 2013.2. Pursuant to Section 125.022, Florida Statutes, issuance of this

development permit by the County does not in any way create any rights on the part of the applicant to obtain a permit from a state or federal agency and does not create any liability on the part of the County for issuance of the permit if the applicant fails to obtain requisite approvals or fulfill the obligations imposed by a state or federal agency or undertakes actions that result in a violation of state or federal law. Pursuant to Section 125.002, the applicant shall obtain all other applicable state or federal permits before commencement of development;

3. Height of proposed ground sign C shall be limited to 13 ft.4. Prior to the issuance of any permits, sign B shall be removed.5. No electronic message center or animation on the proposed sign.

BCC Action Requested

Approve the request consistent with the BZA’s recommendation of April 3, 2014

BCC CALLED PUBLIC HEARING ONBZA #VA- 14-04-011, APRIL 3, 2014

APPLICANT: TODD PRESSMAN, AGENT FOR WATERFORD LAKES OFFICE PARK

Orange County Zoning Division

June 3, 2014