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Planning commission approves Shops at East Shore plat; applicant addresses stormwater concerns
Summary
The commission recommended approval of a 6‑lot plat for the Shops at East Shore on 27.9 acres at NE Ocoee Apopka Road and Keene Road, including an age‑restricted multifamily lot and an anchor grocer lot; applicant said water management permits are in place after resident concerns about runoff to Lake Rutherford.
The Apopka Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Shops at East Shore plat, which divides approximately 27.9 acres at the northeast corner of Ocoee Apopka Road and Keene Road into six lots and dedicates 30‑foot right‑of‑way tracks. The motion to recommend approval was made by Commissioner Doomey, seconded by Commissioner Woods, and carried on a voice vote.
Jean Sanchez, Community Development staff, said Lot 1 is intended for an age‑restricted multifamily development and Lot 5 is intended for an anchor grocer. Sanchez noted the plat is consistent with the previously approved Shops at East Shore major development plan and construction site plans; the DRC recommended approval.
Commissioner Woods asked about stormwater: he said the proposed dry retention pond overflow is planned to discharge to Lake Rutherford and asked whether both owners of the lake had been contacted. Doreen DeMarvin, director of planning and entitlements for WMG Development and a property owner representative, said historical drainage patterns must be maintained and that the project has received required permits from the St. Johns River Water Management District and the City of Apopka and Orange County. DeMarvin said engineers evaluated historic flow and that permitting preserves historic flow rates. An Emerson Park resident said they were not notified and expressed concern about how runoff from the development might affect Lake Rutherford and existing pond levels; DeMarvin said the applicant had previously met with a homeowners association representative and had been in the permitting process with the city for several years.
No public testimony was offered in opposition at the hearing; staff and the applicant were available for questions. The planning commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to city council for final action as required by applicable procedures.
