2022-10-20 IV. A. 7/21/2022 Draft Minutes F•OKf€CA. CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
T) TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
° JULY 21 , 2022
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SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE ACTION
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Ritter called the regular meeting of the Technical Review Committee (TRC) for the
City of Okeechobee to order on Thursday, July 2'I, 2022, at 10:03 A.M. in the City Council
Chambers, located at 55 Southeast Third Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The
invocation was offered by Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. ATTENDANCE
The following TRC Members were present: City Administrator Gary Ritter, Building Official
Jeffery Newell, and Public Works Director David Allen. Members absent: Okeechobee County
Fire Rescue (OCFR) Captain Justin Hazellief, (OCFR Deputy Chief Earl Wooten was present in
his place), Police Chief Donald Hagan, (Police Lieutenant Belen Reyna was present in his place).
City Planning Consultant Ben Smith attended via Zoom. Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA)
Executive Director John Hayford, (entered Chambers at 10:07), Committee Secretary Patty
Burnette and General Services Secretary Keli Trimnal were also present. City Attorney Gloria
Velazquez, Okeechobee County Environmental Health Director Dianna May, and the
Okeechobee County School Board representative were absent.
III. AGENDA
A. There were no items added, deferred, or withdrawn from the agenda.
B. Motion by Building Official Newell, seconded by Public Works Director Allen, to approve
the agenda as presented. Motion Carried Unanimously.
C. There were no comment cards submitted for public participation for items not on the
agenda.
IV. MINUTES
A. Motion by Building Official Newell, seconded by Public Works Director Allen, to dispense
with the reading and approve the January 2CI, 2022, Regular Meeting minutes. Motion
Carried Unanimously.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Site Plan Review Application No. 22-002-TRC, to construct a 44 multi-family rental unit
apartment complex with storage, clubhouse, pool, and parking on 4.24± acres located at
309 Northeast 4th Street, Lots 1 through 12 of both Blocks 110 and 121, CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE.
1. City Planning Consultant Smith of Morris-Depew Associates, Inc. briefly reviewed
the Planning Staff Report recommending approval of the site plan with criteria
being met prior to issuance of any building permits.
2. Building Official Newell reviewed and discussed the conditions noted on page 12
of the Planning Staff Report with the Applicant's representative, Mr. Steven Dobbs.
OCFR Deputy Chief Wooten noted a two-hour fire wall is needed with no
penetrations and run continuously from floor to the underside of the roof sheathing;
fire retardant treated wood must be 48 inches out from the fire wall; the fire wall
must extend a minimum of 18 inches beyond the exterior wall with no openings in
the exterior wall within 48 inches of the fire wall on either side; if there are
overhangs or balconies, the fire wall must extend to the outer edge of them; trees,
shrubbery, and other landscaping must allow for firefighter access to all sides of
the building and to advance hose to other locations; since the building is not
sprinkled, two hydrants are required, one at the North entrance and one at the
South. He further inquired about whether there would be a gate for the access to
the storage area. Mr. Dobbs responded as far as he is aware there would be no
gates. The area would be open for residents only and storage would be for
enclosed items. Public Works Director Allen commented asphalt millings would not
be acceptable and Mr. Dobbs clarified that was an error and he will make
corrections. In addition, 30 by 30 high density prismatic stop signs would be
required. Chairperson Ritter read into the record an email from Environmental
Health Director, May which noted the swimming pool would be required to be
permitted through the Department of Health (DOH).
3. Mr. Dobbs, for Property Owner, Mr. Frank Mitchell Stephens, Registered Owner of
Glenwood Park, LLC was available for questions.
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V. NEW BUSINESS ITEM A CONTINUED
3. Continued: He acknowledged the list of contingencies the Planner had noted within
the Staff Report and would advise Mr. Stephens of suggestions and changes and
provide revised documents and plans.
4. No public comments were offered.
5. Chairperson Ritter disclosed he had spoken about the proposed site plan with Mr.
Stephens and Mr. Dobbs.
6. Motion by Deputy Chief Wooten, seconded by Public Works Director Allen to
approve Site Plan Review Application No. 22-002-TRC, as presented in [Exhibit 1,
which includes the Planning Consultant's analysis of findings and recommendation
for approval] with the following conditions: confirmation of available water and
sewer service from OUA as well as submitting utility plans; onsite dumpster
enclosures shall be provided in appropriate locations which allow for access by
Waste Management and provision of screening; areas in front of designated
loading spaces shall be marked with striping to denote no parking to ensure
loading spaces are clearly evident; agreement that public and commercial use of
the amenities is not permitted; reduction of dwelling units, with only 20 units
permitted on North parcel and only 21 units permitted on South parcel; 25 foot front
setbacks shall be provided from property lines upon which a parcel is addressed
to all structures (which are not exempt from setback requirements per City code)
and 18.75 foot setback shall be provided from all other property lines to all
structures (which are not exempt from setback requirements per City code); pool
and pool deck may be located in setback areas provided height above grade does
not exceed two feet; lot coverage and impervious surface calculations shall be
provided for both parcels separately; pool shall be surrounded by a wall, fence or
other barrier safety enclosure at least five feet high and doors and gates in the
exterior enclosure shall have a self-locking fastener installed at least five feet
above the ground level; parking facilities shall be paved, asphalt millings are not
acceptable; landscaping shall be provided in conformance with City code; onsite
pedestrian paths shall be connected to right-of-way sidewalks; joinders shall be
performed to create a single parcel for each block; permitting through the DOH for
swimming pool; a two-hour fire wall is needed with no penetrations and run
continuously from floor to the underside of the roof sheathing; fire retardant treated
wood must be 48 inches out from the fire wall; the fire wall must extend a minimum
of 18 inches beyond the exterior wall with no openings in the exterior wall within
48 inches of the fire wall on either side; if there are overhangs or balconies, the fire
wall must extend to the outer edge of them; trees, shrubbery, and other
landscaping must allow for firefighter access to all sides of the building and to
advance hose to other locations; two hydrants are required, one at the North
entrance and one at the South; 30 by 30 high density prismatic stop signs are
required. Motion Carried Unanimously.
VI. Chairperson Ritter adjourned the meeting at 10:46 A.M.
Submitted by:
Patty M. Burnette, Secretary
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