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City Engineer Vladimir Simonovsky recommended a small structure north of the project's spillway and routing runoff from the parking area into the curb using two 4‑inch pipes to avoid overflow across the sidewalk and to minimize conflicts with shallow utilities. He said that approach would require some future maintenance but would prevent runoff from reaching the driving lanes.

Staff confirmed there is no parking requirement for this use in the city’s downtown mixed‑use zoning; the applicant intends to use city street parking. The project raised a fence issue: a security exemption plan is under review and, per staff, the director or designee will determine whether a higher fence is warranted; the railroad has requested an 8‑foot fence along its right‑of‑way, with 6‑foot fencing elsewhere.

Landscape and irrigation were heavily discussed. The applicant proposed a minimal irrigation plan (three oaks and a sodded area under 9,000 square feet); staff and some committee members pushed for required irrigation to establish trees and maintain a high‑quality downtown appearance and warned that granting a waiver could set a precedent for future downtown projects. The applicant agreed to coordinate on irrigation details with staff and with public services (Dale) and to upload any required certifications.

Staff and the applicant agreed to resolve remaining technical comments (trench details, self‑certification for stormwater where applicable, and fence/security exemption) with public works and other reviewers; no formal action was taken.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Apopka Development Review Committee Meeting July 2, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The DRC reviewed a resubmittal July 2 for a downtown Apopka pickleball facility including three courts, restrooms and a ticket office; staff cited unresolved trenching/utility comments, recommended curb‑drain connections to avoid sidewalk overflow, and flagged fence and irrigation compliance issues.","taxTitle","Apopka, Orange County, Florida","taxId",4597,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6751207,"Staff review Wild Oaks Lot 6 replat for 54 single‑family lots",180,70000,250000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5134169-8f134d92aa1de2b45d03e4135c2af833&start=70&end=250","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5134169-8f134d92aa1de2b45d03e4135c2af833/thumbnail_70000.jpg","/articles/6751207/Apopka/Orange-County/Florida/Staff-review-Wild-Oaks-Lot-6-replat-for-54-singlefamily-lots","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6751207-4886c98d123960e89857f4116332d2db/orig.mp4?Expires=1773592166&Signature=P9YS6AbGe-5ZgC81QiWU0-EBKT9vcw2uDbs9Vfb-zHbnwLmicdFmXRe9AAgTzVtTmpj0sC7euocbzse6G6Jwg4WNnxufVXSOnypvg8ycaNtnFkNXdTJt0ixvF2V0KrjqpQ-fpBzPTXrE3xtcj4ZytDb82A2LTtYYhc~OBJtpOOhg7E9QZgAzmR~evpcjIxOl1LvQ3esWK7d3j2KfzZUDmYJVFiVMFMt7i1WkgoNHwAEp42w7naXi96ErIcoRcrLl~amdZ3MBtQB8xxnrjGJs5DaKYcQRNu~wyT9MpVId5n8E-wLl6fYXPNnTVgcN-2jODZ0Qq~K5P39SM8yd2NXxCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Community Development staff opened the meeting and introduced a replat of Lot 6 in the Wild Oaks development that would create 54 single‑family lots. The applicant was present and received DRC comments.

An applicant representative confirmed planning and zoning comments had been received and said outstanding transportation, planning and public services comments would be uploaded and resubmitted by the end of the day. City Engineer Vladimir Simonovsky and other DRC members had no additional technical issues at that time.

Community Development staff told the committee that a state statute recently signed by the governor will allow certain planning approvals to be handled administratively by the city manager or a designee instead of being taken to planning commission or city council; staff said a city resolution will be crafted to delegate that authority.

No formal votes were taken. Staff directed the applicant to resolve outstanding transportation and public‑services comments and to upload revised plans and supporting documents.","The Development Review Committee considered a replat of Lot 6 in Wild Oaks on July 2, 2025, a submittal that would create 54 single‑family lots. Staff and the applicant discussed outstanding technical comments and a planned administrative change to some planning approvals under newly signed state law.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6751192,"DRC flags utility coordination, off‑site permits, traffic shares and roundabout design on Mondich South second submittal",458,2550000,3008000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5134169-8f134d92aa1de2b45d03e4135c2af833&start=2550&end=3008","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5134169-8f134d92aa1de2b45d03e4135c2af833/thumbnail_2550000.jpg","/articles/6751192/Apopka/Orange-County/Florida/DRC-flags-utility-coordination-offsite-permits-traffic-shares-and-roundabout-design-on-Mondich-South-second-submittal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6751192-d858aad5f6d5ebbb9cc504b45aa1a8d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1773592166&Signature=iVwbcFIJth4jooGVzAwmuI9fqLm7pFAcVLMeGo0pPH7~H6dGOV88jTcvLEgbpPOoNIzhWEgKwV~COtd6zZ73nEY5Xmbh093kWKnih6M85O34Nz27~wOJt73MHNTaAL3pj4MvaOQKADt4jdU3njaY3V0tzYTVBiLn5kPHSEsEax1zZbgvHrQTEvpY-ZyRjYl9KcN8PJAUrP0wgvZLVpg933g0uPafmzdujd0EsxCBm79V~lsKkpehpIBghZsMWD5tROaHnQG03CWY5LmUB0TXTYZFl7cZNWUJiInKSjvxaeD5~JK1pyBE9CgeXv6Ct05Af9ZkjDtzmAx-aSAFnX4aLg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Luke presented the Mondich South second submittal (a large plan set of about 55 sheets) and noted that off‑site utility connections exist in four directions: north, west, southwest and to Effie Drive. Staff asked the applicant to clearly label off‑site utilities on the city plan set and to provide the final county (Orange County) approved road/utility plan set at preconstruction so that city records and contractor documents match the county permit set.

Traffic and signals: city staff said the project will pay proportionate shares for future signal improvements at Effie/Kelly Park and at Effie/Onondage; staff observed the signal warrant for one intersection is not currently met and suggested the future hospital or additional commercial development is likely to trigger construction. Applicant said the traffic impact analysis included the project’s proportionate share and that those figures can be provided.

Roundabout and pedestrian issues: applicant said the roundabout geometry matches FDOT standards and the adjacent Crossroads roundabouts; staff asked that pedestrian refuge islands be re‑examined for the 24‑foot roadway width and agreed to take another look with the appropriate reviewer (Dale).

Stormwater and permits: applicant said a St. Johns permit has been obtained for the project; staff raised a question about which design storm event (the record shows a desire to reconcile 3‑, 4‑ or an alternative storm event standard) and said they would coordinate further with St. Johns and city reviewers.

Lighting, MSBU and Duke Energy: staff requested a photometrics/lighting plan (the city typically requires photometrics) and noted Duke Energy now requires post‑design electric service layouts; the applicant said MSBU coordination is underway and asked the city to accept post‑design Duke coordination where appropriate.

Next steps: applicant will prepare a focused comments response to Dale and schedule a Teams meeting for detailed, sheet‑by‑sheet discussion; staff requested final county‑approved off‑site plans be uploaded at or before preconstruction.","The DRC reviewed the Mondich South second submittal July 2, 2025; staff emphasized off‑site utility coordination with Orange County, the need to provide final county plans at preconstruction, and detailed traffic, roundabout, stormwater and lighting items that require follow‑up.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6751197,"Developer and staff debate water‑main sizing, fire flow and drainage for proposed warehouse at 357 W. Fourth St.",1697,892000,2589000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5134169-8f134d92aa1de2b45d03e4135c2af833&start=892&end=2589","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5134169-8f134d92aa1de2b45d03e4135c2af833/thumbnail_892000.jpg","/articles/6751197/Apopka/Orange-County/Florida/Developer-and-staff-debate-watermain-sizing-fire-flow-and-drainage-for-proposed-warehouse-at-357-W-Fourth-St","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6751197-037fa9619965a07e2ed550987e4b0325/orig.mp4?Expires=1773592166&Signature=NnyfE7RXPEynVZVnLyM7KLSrVGJ2tf7t2Dn01qtIIm5usQvgrG8kUmi-fGC-v8DCxRM7wsMEnCOUEjr3LCLII8B6IY-qy89xeb0w9W8f0GVNn~Tl8a7Nm-uusSjlUsmGQadp4IX79zliK4UMkGxfNJ4WKBvTY4hj7VCLaHtJKPBBG5DbowVHRn-naySp8tR8GExzlnFVsVxNeLgGZjuTF-MDahnoCcNOS8yktn1ubZcFDXSygdGYVM6kI-kwIfP209XS21iq64Y3egcezMYb5k8yL13K3xtQYKysMlnXHIIz9Fru~jvRQKrp7YNOcwsLrHk~ymKQVwCP0ycjePVCXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The DRC reviewed a site plan for an approximately 20,000‑square‑foot warehouse/office on Fourth Street. The applicant (identified in the record as Mr. Cooper) and city staff spent substantial time on utility and fire‑protection issues, and on drainage routing where a detention/retention pond and a retaining wall intersect existing overland flow.

Water main sizing and looping: staff noted a 12‑inch main along the south side of Fourth Street and asked that on‑site connections be clarified. A city comment requested a 10‑inch main loop across the street; the applicant questioned the need to upsize a short lateral from 6 to 10 inches and asked staff to justify the material and time costs. Staff said they would review hydraulic calculations and provide guidance; staff also noted that the on‑site riser is currently a 6‑inch riser and that hydrant service for a commercial use is typically designed with a larger feed (staff indicated an 8‑inch minimum to the hydrant would be preferred).

Fire protection and sprinkler design: staff requested the sprinkler contractor’s fire‑flow and design sheets be included with construction plans. The meeting record shows a 500 GPM minimum fire‑flow was cited as the review threshold and staff confirmed they would evaluate the submitted water calculations and pressures.

Sanitary, storm and grading issues: staff reviewed storm and sanitary elevations and asked the applicant to adjust grades so that storm lines attain the required cover (about three feet where noted). The applicant and staff discussed a local swale and existing downstream drainage that historically carried runoff east‑to‑west; staff emphasized the applicant must demonstrate that off‑site flows will continue to bypass the site or provide a reroute/bypass rather than block the existing flow. The applicant agreed to meet with the engineer and public works to resolve the drainage configuration.

Next steps: staff offered to speed up the process if the applicant and consultants resolve drainage and fire‑flow comments directly with public works and fire; if those items are satisfied administratively, the project may not need to return to the full DRC cycle. No formal action or vote was recorded.","At the July 2 DRC meeting, city staff and the applicant discussed detailed engineering questions for a proposed ~20,000‑sq‑ft warehouse at 357 W. Fourth Street, focusing on water‑main sizing, hydrant/riser dimensions, sprinkler/fire‑flow requirements and potential impacts of a detention/retention pond on existing drainage paths.","actionData","errors"]

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