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HomeMy WebLinkAbout032679-Regular Session MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida Marsh 26, at 7:00 P. M. 19__ 79 The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Session in the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 7:00 o'clock P. M. on March 26, 1979. Present: Mayor-Commissioner Lee P. Moore Commissioner John G. Morris Commissioner Julian L. Stenstrom commissioner David T. Fart Commissioner Edwin O. Keith Cit~ Attorney C. Vernon Mize, ~Jr. City Manager W. E. Knowles City Clerk H. N. Tamm, Jr. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman. Mr. Ernest Cowley, Chairman, Sanford Local Option Public Employees Relations Commission, introduced members of the Commission, as follows: Mr. Steve ROsenthal Mr. Garnett White Mr. Howard Whelchel Mr. Tom Hunt and Mr. Jim Brown, from the firm of Rock and Brown, Attorneys for said Commission. Commissioner Morris moved to approve the contract for legal services of Rock and BrOWn, Attorneys,for the Sanford Local Option Public Employees Relations Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried. Mr. Jim Jernigan, Director, Recreation and Parks Department, presented the Com- mission with T-shirts for the First Annual 10,000 Meter Road Race in Sanford, sponsored by the City of Sanford and the Seminole Sunrise Kiwanis Club, to be held on May 12, 1979. A public hearing was held in accordance with notice published in the Evening Herald on March 6 and 16, 1979, as follows: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PROPOSED CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA. Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at the Commission Room in the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 7:00 o'clock P. M. on March 26, 1979, to consider changes and amend- ments to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Sanford,Florida, as f01- lows: A portion of that certain property lying between East First Street and East Second Street and between Cypress Avenue and. Pine Avenue is proposed to be rezoned from RC-1 (Restricted Commercial) District to RMOI (Multiple-Family Residential, Office and Institutional) District. Said property being more particularly described as follows: The West 100 feet of Block 14, lying South of First Street, and the North one-half of vacated East Street abutting on the South, Chapman & Tucker Addition to Sanford, Plat Book 1, Page 24 of the Public Rec- ords of Seminole County, Florida. All parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing. By order of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida. H. N. Tamm, Jr. City'Clerk Publish: March 6 andil6, 1979. MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida March 26 at 7:00 P. M. 19.79 The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak in favor of,-or in opposition to, the proposed rezoning. No one appeared. On recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Commissioner Keith moved to authorize the City Attorney to pmepare the proper ordinance to rezone the property as advertised. Seconded by Commissioner Morris and carried over the dissenting vote of Commis- sioner Fart. A public hearing was~held in accordance with notice published in the Evening Herald on March 6 and 16, 1979 as follows: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PROPOSED CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA. Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at the Commission Room in the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 7:00 o'clock P. M. on March 26, 1979, to consider changes and amend- ments to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Sanford, Florida, as fol- lows: A portion of that certain property lying between Colonial Way and Katherine Court and between Cordova Drive and French Avenue is proposed to be rezoned from SR-1A (Single-Family Residential Dwelling) District to RC-1 ~(Restricted Commercial) District~said prOperty being more particularly described as~ follows: Begin at the intersection of the North Line of Lot 1, Block 8, Highland Park, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 28, of the PublZc'~RecOrds of seminole County, Florida, and the East Right-of-Way line of French Avenue, run South along Right-of-Way line 241.4 feet,thence run'East 107 feet for a Point of Beginning, thence run East 43 feet, thence run South 103 feet to the SoUth line of Lot 11, Block 8,,thence run Northwesterly along the North Right-of-Way line of Katherine Court, 81.5 feet to the Easterly line of Lot 5, Block 8, thence run Northeasterly along said Easterly line of Lot 5, a distance of 63.12 feet to a point South of the Point of Beginning, thence run North 20 feet to the Point of Beginning. Ail parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard at'said hearing. By order of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida. H. N. Tamm, Jr. City Clerk Publish: March 6 and 16, 1979. The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the proposed rezoning. No one appeared. On recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commisgi0n, C~mmissioner Morris moved to authorize the City Attorney to prepare the proper ordinance to rezone the property as advertised. Seconded by Commissioner Fart and carried. A public hearing was held in accordance with notice published in the Evening Herald on March 6 and 16, 1979 as follows: MINUTES CitY Commission, Sanford, Florida March 26, at 7:00 P. M. 19 79 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PROPOSED CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at the Commission Room in the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 7:00 o'clock P.'-M.-.on March 26, 1979, to consider changes and amend- ments to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of sanford, Florida, as fol- lows: A portion of that certain property lying south of Silver Lake Drive and east of Mellonville Avenue extended southerly is proposed to be rezoned from AD (Agricultural) District to MI-2 (Medium Industrial) District. Said property being more partic- ularly described as follows: The South ~ of the Southeast ~ of Section 7, Township 20 South, Range 31 East, Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Ail parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing. By order of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, FlOrida. H. N. Tamm, Jr. City Clerk Publish: March 6 and 16, 1979. The ~Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the proposed rezoning. Those appearing ,in f~vor of the proposed rezoning were as follows: Mr. Joseph Begalla, 1771 Glenco Road, Winter Park, representing Condev Equity Investments, stated they plan to construct an office andilight industrial park. He stated the manufacturing would be non-polluting, light industries, and asked the Commission to consider rezoning the property to RI-1 (Restricted Industrial) District, if that would be less object tionable. Mr. Roger Pierce, Vice President, W. R. Frizzell, Architects, Winter Park, stated there would be one combination entrance/exit, off Silver Lake Drive and that they anticipate automobile traffic to be about 300 per day, staggered through the day, with approximately 700 employees in 19 buildings. He also stated all buildings would be heavily landscaped and screened from Silver Lake Drive, and there would be more than a 100 foot building and park- ing set-back from Silver Lake Drive. Mr. Jim Cassidy, representing Dynagraphics, 813 West Church Street, Orlando, stated he would like to ppen a sheet metal shop in the proposed park. Mr. John Kemper, Kemper Industries, Melbourne, stated they would like to locate their plastics manufacturing firm in said park. Mr. Jack Serriani, President, Condev Equity Investments, stated they have a committ. ment for an additional 50,000 square foot office building and a 40,000 square foot manufac- turing building, and that the park would be developed over a period of five to ten years. MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida March 26 at 7:00 P. M. 19 79 Those appearing in opposition to the proposed rezoni-ng were as follows: Admiral Richard Fowler, Silver Lake, representing the Concerned Property Owners Association, stated they oppose the requested rezoning for reasons as follows: (1) proposal is vague (2) there is plenty of property currently zoned industrial in the Sanford area. (3) industrial zoning of that property is in conflict with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (4) the Planning and Zoning Commission did not recommend approval of the rezon- ing Mr. Russell Odham, 102 Krider Road, stated he concurred with Admiral Fowler, and also opposed the proposed rezoning because property values in the area would go down. Mr. William Butler, 3105 Mellonville Avenue, stated he opposed the proposed rezoning. Mr. Bob Crumley, Ohio Avenue on Silver Lake, stated he opposed the proposed rezon- ing. Ms. Judy Sanders, 510 Oak Avenue, representing the Citrus Council of Girl Scouts, stated they use the lake area, and are concerned about what would happen to it if the prop- erty were rezoned. Dr. Tom Largen, Golden Lake, stated he agreed with the others in opposition. Mr. F. Whither Chase, Jr., 633 North Park Avenue, Winter Park, stated he agreed with the others in opposition to the rezoning. On recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission,'Commissioner Keith moved to deny the r~quest to rezone the property. Seconded by Commissioner Farr and carried. Requests submitted to use mobile trailer signs as follows: (a) Mr. Ralph,Kazarian, request for 60 to 90 day extension ifor sign at Cumberland Building at the corner of Highway 17-92 and Lake Mary Boulevard, until a per- manent sign is ready around the first of May. (b) Mr. Mike Passmore, request for 60 days, for Grand Opening at Jilly's Restau- rant, 2700 South Sanford Avenue. (c) Mr. and Mrs. Lee M. Fountain, D. S.'s Place, 2544 Park Drive, for Grand Open- ing~ for 60~to 90 days. ~ .~. ~: : ~ Commissioner Morris moved to authorize item-(a), until May~l, 1979; and to authorize items (b) and (c) for 60 days.~ Seconded by. Commissioner Fart and~carried.~ ~ Requests submitted for time extensions on condemnations as follows: Group Report No. No. Address Owner Min Housing Code Insp Recommends 49 78-829 1503 W llth St Thomas J Powell 90 days 50 78-842 306 S Magnolia Ivan L & Ida M 90 days 78-843 310 S Magnolia 90 days 78-844 2703 Druid Park Dr 30 days * 78-855 516 E 5th St 90 days 78-866 619 French Ave ** Wolfenbarger Rossetter Heirs Rbt Whitaker E C McGee Walter Schuette MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida March 26 at 7:00 P. M. 19 79 The City Manager reported he had received a letter w~t:hdrawing the request for a time extension for Condemnation Report No. 78-842. Manager. Fart. % Commissioner Morris moved to authorize time extensions as recommended by the City Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried over dissenting~vote of Commissioner Recommendations submitted from the Planning and Zoning Commission as follows: 1. Recommend denial on rezoning from AD to MI-2, 80 acres south of Silver Lake Drive and east of Mellonville Ave. extension. There was a motion and second to rezone from AD to RI-I, a more restric- tive district (agreeable with the owner's agent, Joe~Begalla of CONDEV) resulting in a 3 to 3 tie vote, therefore,.the motion was lost. The main objection being no buffer zoning between industrial and County R-1AA. Approximately 60 area residents were present in opposition~ Horace Orr, of SEEDCO, was present to support the re- quest. ~ 2. Recommend approval on rezoning from SR-1A to RC-1, part of Lot 10, Representative-Tracey Blk 8, Highland Park, for retail stores. Fairfield. 3. Recommend approval on rezoning from RC-1 to RMOI, west 100' of Blk 14, Chapman & Tucker Addition, SE corner of E. First St. & Cypress Ave. 4.Recommend requesting D.O.T. to make a traffic study on the need for left turn lanes on SR 427 in the area of Sanford Court and Sanora. 5. Accepted, with regret, a letter of resignation from board member Gordon Meyer, .mnd recommended Cliff Miller to replace him. The Commission requested a report from the Engineering Department, on any problems with traffic at Sanora'Subdivision. On motion of Commissioner Keith, seconded by Commissioner Fart and carried,~ a pub- lic hearing to consider adoption of Ordinance No. 1463 was removed from table. The City Manager reported that the letter Commissioner Stenstrom submitted at meet- ing of'March 12, 1979, from the Home Builders of Mid-Florida, was the same as the one the Central Examining Board had considered when they made their recommendation dated February 6, 1979. Ordinance No. 1463, entitled: MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida March 26 at 7:00 P. M. 19 79 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING.CHAPTER 6 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF- SANFORD, FLORIDA, THE SAME BEING ENTITLED AS THE "BUILDING CODE"; SAID AMENDMENT ADOPTING '- THE STATE OF FLORIDA MODEL ENERGY EFFICIE~Y BUILDING CODE DATED NOVEMBER, 1978, PREPARED FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE ENERGY OFFICE, WITH AN AMENDMENT TO EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CODE-ANY COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITH A HEATED OR COOLED AREA OF LESS THAN 1500 SQUARE FEET; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICT AND EFFECT- IVE DATE. introduced and placed on first reading and read in full at meeting of February 26, 1979, was next placed on final reading. After being read by title, the Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the proposed ordinance. No one appeared. Commissioner Fart moved on the passage and adoption of Ordinance No. 1463. Seconded by Commissioner Keith and carried over dissenting vote of Commissioner Stenstrom. Thereupon, the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 1463, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, · AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, THE SAME BEING ENTITLED AS THE "BUILDING CODE"; SAID AMENDMENT ADOPTING THE STATE OF FLORIDA MODEL ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING CODE DATED NOVEMBER, 1978, PREPARED FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE ENERGY OFFICE, WITH AN AMENDMENT TO EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CODE ANY COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITH A HEATED OR COOLED AREA OF LESS THAN 1500 SQUARE FEET; PROVIDINGFOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICT AND EFFECT- IVE DATE. On motion of Commissioner Stenstrom, seconded by Commissioner Fart and carried, Ordinance No. 1465, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, CLOSING, VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF THE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY OF A NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY LYING BETWEEN EIGHTH STREET AND NINTH STREET EXTENDED EASTERLY AND BETWEEN BAY AVENUE AND MELLONVILLE AVENUE, RESERVING THE USE OF SAME UNTO THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA FOR UTILITY PURPOSE!S, PROVIDING FORSEVERABILITY, CONFLI~CTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. was introduced and placed on first reading and read in full. On motion of Commissioner Morris, seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried, minutes of March 12, 1979 were approved. Commissioner Morris moved to accept, with regrets, resignation of Gordon Meyer from the Planning and Zoning commission, authorize the Mayor to direct to Mr. Meyer a letter in appreciation of his services, and to appoint Mr. Cliff Miller to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried. The City· Manager submitted various plans for the intersection of Shannon Drive and Highway 17-92, and recommended rejecting all previously submitted and/or approved plans, MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida March 26 at 7:00 P.M. 19 79 The City Manager submitted a list of federal grants received by the City. Commissioner Morris moved to table discussion of any agreement to maintain rail- road signals at McCracken Road, until the City Attorney can report on the possibility of the City requiring the railroad to inmtall and maintain specified railroad signals at all street crossings within the City. Seconded by CommiSsioner Stenstrom and carried. The City Manager reported that Mr. Louis J. Girard, Exalted Ruler, Sanford Elks Lodge, had~;submitted a letter opposing the benefit concert proposed by Ms. Nikki Thoman and Ms. Barbara Greanya, to benefit the Harry-Anna Crippled Children's Hospital, until such time the parties have presented their plans to the Trustees of the local Elks Lodge #1241. The City Manager stated that Ms. Thoman and Ms. Greanya had withdrawn their request. Commissioner Morris moved to rescind the authorization granted on March 12, 1979. Seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried. Mr. Arthur Thoman, Route 5, DeLand, Past President and Exalted Ruler of the DeLand Elks Lodge, stated he would like the minutes to reflect that the only intentions of his son and friends were to help raise funds for the Harry-Anna Crippled Children's Hospital. Mr. Louis Girard, 2545 South Park Avenue, stated that under suitable conditions at a later date, the Elks Lodge would be happy to arrange a benefit concert for the Harry- Anna Crippled Children's Hospital, with these people. ~ The City Manager reported that a 6.5% cost of living raise would total $190,925.35, and would result in a flat rate increase of $684.32 per employee. Commissioner Farr moved to authorize a flat rate salary 'increase for FY 79-80 budget study. SeConded by Commissioner Stenstrom and motion failed to carry over dissenting votes of Mayor Moore, Commissioner Keith and Commissioner Morris. Commissioner Morris moved to authorize the City Manager to .include a 6.5% cost of living raise for each employee in the 1979-80 budget. Seconded by Commissioner Keith and carried over dissenting votes of Commissioner Stenstrom and CommisSioner Fart. The City Manager submitted a recommendation from the Director of Recreation and Parks, with approval of the beautification committee, to plant a hedge of legustreum between the fence and drainage ditch, behind the Good Samaritan Home. The Commission approved same. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Stenstrom moved to authorize salary reclassification of Brenda Moore from Clerk/Typist C to D, $7,056.88 annual. Seconded by Commissioner Fart and carried. The City Manager submitted a report on maternity benefits amendment to the Gulf Insurance as group hospital and medical coverage, which is required by federal law, and recom- mended approval of employee coverage plus dependent option, effective April 1, 1979, as fol- lOWS: Employer: $.80 per month per employee. Dependent: ~$5.85 per month per employee. MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida March 26 at 7:00 P. M. 19 79 The City Manager submitted a letter from Mr. Samuel Wright, resigning from the Minimum Housing Code Board of Adjustment and Appeals. Commissioner Stenstrom moved to autho- rize same with regrets, and authorize a letter of commendation to be directed to Mr. Wright. Seconded by Commissioner Fart and carried. The City Manager reported that the cost to repair sections of the sidewalks around the Ail Souls Church property would total $16,140.00. same. Seconded by Commissioner Fart and carried. Commissioner Stenstrom moved to table The City Manager reported that Mr. Enayet Ali, Chairman of the Municipal Legisla- tive Committee of Kahulna, Bangladesh, and his U. S. Government escort, Mr. Wilfred Allard, will be in Sanford on March 28 and 29, 1979, to observe the operation of a small city. Com- missioner Stenstrom moved to authorize a luncheon to be held with Mr. Ali. Seconded by Com- missioner Fart and carried. On motion of Commissioner Fart, seconded by Commissioner Stenstrom and carried, members were re-appointed to the Central Examining Board as follows: Mr. Roosevelt Green Mr. R. L. Harvey Mr. A. T. Hawkins Mr. William Horn Mr. A. K. Shoemaker Mr. William Brumley. Mr. Louis H. Temple Mr. LeRoy Robb On motion of Commissioner Stenstrom, seconded by Commissioner Keith and carried, members were re-appointed to the Minimum Housing Code Board of AdjuStment and Appeals as follows: Mr. Leroy V. Johnson Mrs. Mary Smith The City Manager reported he will be out of town as follows: a. April 8 through 13: b. April 18 through 21: c. April 25 through 29: The Commission approved same. in Tallahassee re: in Gainesville re: in Washington re: legislature FCCMA annual conference ICMA Executive Board Meeting The City Manager submitted a request from Mr. A. K. Shoemaker, Jr., President, Shoemaker Construction Company, Inc., for the City to install a 6 inch water line to Kaywood Subdivisi·on, at the northwest corner of Oregon Avenue and Country Club Road, and'he would pay for the cost of the material. Commissioner Stenstrom moved to. table consideration of same, for a recommendation from the City Engineer, and for a cost estimate on increasing the size of the line. Seconded by Commissioner Morris and carried. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Fart moved to authorize trans- fer from Contingency in amount of $1,998.00 to Recreation Salary Account, to provide for terminal sick leave pay for Jimmie Lee Davis, who retired March 20, 1979. Seconded by Com- missioner Stenstrom and carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.