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Home My WebLink About08121988 min The Board of Adjustment of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Session in the City Commission Chambers of the City Hall at 11:30 a.m. on August 12, 1988. Members Present: B.L. Perkins Larry Blair Garnett White Members Absent: W.M. Philips Joe Schaeffer Others Present: Gary Winn The meeting was called to order at 11:35 a.m. by the Chairman, B.L. Perkins. The following letter was submitted for consideration: Board of Adjustment City Hall Sanford, FL 32771 Gentlemen: I am submitting the following information for your consideration in requesting a variance in the Zoning Ordinance. Address: 1918 Palmetto Avenue Legal Description: Lot 21 (less the S. 20' of Lot 21) Spencer Heights as recorded in PB 3 PG 15, Seminole County, Florida Zoning Classification: SR -1A Lot Size Requirements: 7500 square feet Variance Needed: Lot Size: 850 square feet The planned use of the property is to erect a single family residence. Any consideration given this request will be appreciated. Signed: Douglas Stenstrom, Gaurdian of Viola Shippy David Stump, Stenstrom -Stump Construction, was to represent the request and presented information (attached) to the board in reference to the surrounding properties. Eleven (11) citizens were also present at the meeting. Joe Hagan - 1900 Palmetto Avenue - Addressed the board and stated that he objected to the variance. He also advised the board that the property had never been posted "For Sale" and if it had been MINUTES - BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - AUGUST 12, 1988 - 11:30 A.M. PAGE 2 that the neighbors would have been willing to purchase it. Keith Hinkley - 1903 Palmetto Avenue - Addressed the board and read a petition (attached) that he and Mr. Hagan had circulated throughout the neighborhood and had received 100% signatures of the neighbors. Mr. & Mrs. Jim Lee - 1901 Magnolia Avenue - Mr. Lee addressed the board and stated that he had spoken with Douglas Stenstrom before the meeting and that Mr. Stenstrom had told him that if the variance was not granted, the property would be put on the market "For Sale ". Therefore, the neighbors would have the opportunity to purchase it. Ben Blackman - 1920 Palmetto Avenue - Also addressed the board with objections to the variance. Mrs. Hinkley & Mrs. Lee also addressed the board with objections. Mr. White made a motion to grant the variance as requested. Mr. Blair seconded. Philips - opposed White - aye Blair - aye Motion carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. STENSTROM .l STUMP CONSTRUCTION d DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION August 11, 1988 City of Sanford Board of Adjustment RE: 1918 Palmetto Ave. Sanford, Florida Dear Members: On Thursday August 4, 1988, Stenstrom -Stump Construction & Develpment, was denied a request, by the Planning & Zoning Board, to build 1150 sq. ft. home with single car covered parking, on said property, by a vote of Six to Zero. The opposition against this request stated that a house of this size would be detrimental to their property values. I have enclosed various properties, from the Tax Record Book indicating lot sizes, addresses, and valuations of their properties, for your reviewal. As you can well see, a majority of the homes in that area do not live up to SR1 -A requirements anyway. The most amazing information is that the City of Sanford approved the following: On April 27, 1984 a varience was given by City of Sanford to grant a 864 sq. ft. living area, residence at 2013 Palmetto Ave. As a conditional use for SR1 -A, you may request a house to be built under the requirements of SR -1. This house was granted some 336 sq. ft. below the requirements of SR1 -A. The lot size varience was granted from the required 7500 sq. ft. down to 6240 sq. ft., below what we are requesting, of only 6660 sq. ft. The City also granted a one and a half foot side yard set -back. (This is smaller than a 2'0' bathroom door). Also the City did not require any covered parking, as required by SR1 -A. This is only one block from our property. On May 22, 1986 at 210 East 22nd Street, some two blocks from our prop- erty, The Board of Adjustment granted a. varience request for a Single Family Residence in SR1 -A zoning in lot size to 6200 sq. ft. and a house size of 986 sq. ft. living area, some 314 sq. ft. below the minimum requirement. I quote from the minutes of the May 22, 1986 meeting, "after the discussion,the board felt that a 1300 sq. ft. home would be over build for the area. We at Stenstrom -Stump Construction & Development have prided ourselves in producing taxable income to the City of Sanford with the aesthetic qual- ities which have upgraded every community we have built in. All we are asking for is the right to utilize this lot in the best possible way to benefit all that are concerned. I remain, Si %erel , lay]. A. Stump, 'r s '.-nt Stenstrom -Stump Construction & Developmen' 2559 Park Drive • Sanford, Florida 32771 • (305) 321 -0140 • STENSTROM f STUMP CONSTRUCTION a DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TAX INFORMATION SHEET Year Built & Address & Owner House Base Sq. Ft. Taxable Income Lots 22 & South 20' 1554 sq. ft. 2 -Story Total Value of Lot 21 Bui].t 1940 25,530 1920 Palmetto Sold by Shippy - 1974 1987 Taxes $ 9.50 1921 Palmetto 1024 sq. ft. Built 1938 Total Value Lot Size - 52 X 118 Resold 1987 - $ 40,000 15,600 1922 Palmetto 1247 sq. ft. Built 1947 Resold - $ 61,000 Mr. & Mrs. Umland in 1986 PROBLEM LOTS & SALES RECORDED RECENTLY 1708 Palmetto 1260 sq. ft. Built May 86 Lot Size - 86 X 140 Sales Price - $ 51,000 Land Value - $ 6,390 1901 Palmetto 874 sq. ft. Built 1949 Total Value Lot Size - 52 X 120 Resold - 6/84 for $ 37,500 26,410 Lot Value - $ 3,550 2559 Park Drive • Sanford, Florida 32771 • (305) 321 -0140 PETITION TO: City of Sanford I Zoning /Planning Officials City Hall Sanford, FL 32771 SUBJECT: Request For Variance of Zoning Regulations, 1918 Palmetto Avenue, Sanford, Florida We the undersigned property owners /residents respectfully ask that the requested variance of zoning regulations /guidelines (lot size and /or minimum building size) be denied for the above — described property. Basis for Denial: The majority of homes in the area of the property are considerably larger than the structure planned for 1918 Palmetto Ave (projected to be 1300 sq feet). The size of the lot in question (approximately 50 feet wide) is extremely small and would require the home to be built in "shotgun" fashion (as described by the builder during initial meeting to review his request for variance for building size limits). This small structure on a miniature lot would severely detract from the aesthetic appeal of the neighborhood and would subsequently lower property values of existing homes. The structure would "stick out like a sore thumb." The construction of this structure would lead to the destruction of several very old and large oak trees on the property. This destruction would again detract from the appearance of the neighborhood. This small structure would, by past experience, ultimately serve as rental property. This coo would be inconsistent with the homes in the area (owned by the residents living in the homes). Experience has shown that the majority of rentors do not maintain the property in the same high standard as the homeowner. This too would detract from the neighborhood. The minimum size standards established by the City of Sanford were approved to avoid the situation described above. It is felt by the undersigned citizens that there is insufficient cause to approve a variance in this matter. For the common good of the majority of homeowners and for the City of Sanford, this variance should be denied. r4 1 �� / 3 g'L, - 7' T o ,/7 ,S; 0. 0 FL / '' \-- c _ ,,,, - j')/Ya) , o l't .,.: -.) ...-.0 ',.7g-,/i _ tcev !N...." &g : /f A ,Jtr , , . , ;-e--?) 1 , r c i ,e4, p ( 0 A,y7 c_ S6- 4 I ,I, 1-- d ?. j ii/ / 1 � C ` ' c..,.4....-4- i q � i zl c� s :/ r,( � f .�.0 "� �,�, mar i �5(A ..r-., . , � c i " �' � / tip.. –e 4.61 , l f / . , 2-7 - C- (1.a- ti -'-> y5. c,,� —_ c' / / // , lV v �. ' .7"K, 6 �i�oZ'� - --4 7 c ,,- C c di I `ill ` .,1(,�4 � 4 ,f� i 'r -ice >, C 4. . - � p j ,n4..,...,, /" ' /'7 o - /v Cry` - Yt.[/1 �-.q (1.-�i" . /� L%--7c / �..., = /'la 7 / i • The Board of Adjustment of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Session in the City Commission Chambers of the City Hall at 11:30 a.m. on August 12, 1988. Members Present: B.L. Perkins Larry Blair Garnett White Members Absent: W.M. Philips Joe Schaeffer Others Present: Gary Winn The meeting was called to order at 11:35 a.m. by the Chairman, B.L. Perkins. The following letter was submitted for consideration: Board of Adjustment City Hall Sanford, FL 32771 Gentlemen: 411 I am submitting the following information for your consideration in requesting a variance in the Zoning Ordinance. Address: 1918 Palmetto Avenue Legal Description: Lot 21 (less the S. 20' of Lot 21) Spencer Heights as recorded in PB 3 PG 15, Seminole County, Florida Zoning Classification: SR -1A Lot Size Requirements: 7500 square feet Variance Needed: Lot Size: 850 square feet The planned use of the property is to erect a single family residence. Any consideration given this request will be appreciated. Signed: Douglas Stenstrom, Gaurdian of Viola Shippy David Stump, Stenstrom -Stump Construction, was to represent the request and presented information (attached) to the board in reference to the surrounding properties. Eleven (11) citizens were also present at the meeting. • Joe Hagan - 1900 Palmetto Avenue - Addressed the board and stated that he objected to the variance. He also advised the board that the property had never been posted "For Sale" and if it had been MINUTES - BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - AUGUST 12, 1988 - 11:30 A.M. PAGE 2 III that the neighbors would have been willing to purchase it. Keith Hinkley - 1903 Palmetto Avenue - Addressed the board and read a petition (attached) that he and Mr. Hagan had circulated throughout the neighborhood and had received 100% signatures of the neighbors. Mr. & Mrs. Jim Lee - 1901 Magnolia Avenue - Mr. Lee addressed the board and stated that he had spoken with Douglas Stenstrom before the meeting and that Mr. Stenstrom had told him that if the variance was not granted, the property would be put on the market "For Sale ". Therefore, the neighbors would have the opportunity to purchase it. Ben Blackman - 1920 Palmetto Avenue - Also addressed the board with objections to the variance. Mrs. Hinkley & Mrs. Lee also addressed the board with objections. Mr. White made a motion to grant the variance as requested. Mr. Blair seconded. Philips - opposed White - aye • Blair - aye Motion carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. / B.L. Perkins, Qhairman 0 , 1 W.M. Philips, Secrets /Treas. •