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DRC largely clears Harmon Center site-plan revision after parking and square-footage review
Summary
The committee reviewed a revision to the Harmon Center construction site plan at 1717 Okoye Apaka Road that combines three approved buildings into one, keeps total approved square footage essentially unchanged, and adds eight parking spaces; staff said stormwater, transportation and utilities were adequately addressed.
The City of Apopka Development Review Committee on May 21 reviewed a revision to the approved construction site plan for the Harmon Center, a commercial project at 1717 Okoye Apaka Road in Apopka, and identified only minor planning comments before allowing the applicant to proceed toward final satisfaction of comments.
Jeremy Anderson of Commonwealth Engineering told the DRC the revision combines three previously permitted buildings (labeled C, D and E on earlier plans) into one building to accommodate a tenant that will occupy the full space. Anderson said the original approved square footage for the center was 24,990 and that the revised plan shows 24,987 square feet — three square feet less than the original approval. The revision also increases parking from 115 stalls under the originally approved plan to 123 stalls, adding eight spaces.
Anderson said the revised plan demonstrates continued compliance with the city’s impervious-area requirements and that the constructed stormwater system functions as designed. Public services staff reported a single comment: that a retaining wall being constructed by others will require a railing if its finished height exceeds 30 inches. The applicant advised the wall is expected to be under 30 inches but included the note so contractors are aware of the county requirement.
Developer Dover Drummond told the committee the building has already been erected and that an interior build-out permit has been issued. Drummond said the parking work is “crucial” to relieve construction staging and to maintain traffic flow during tenant build-out. Planning staff characterized their comments as minor and indicated the applicant could avoid a second DRC hearing if the outstanding planning comments are addressed.
The DRC did not take a formal vote; staff instructed the applicant to address the minor planning items and to supply any outstanding documentation so the project can proceed.
