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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08311970 sp min r BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS 411 Special Meeting August 31, 1970 The Board of Adjustment of the City of Sanford, Florida met in special adjourned session at City Hall on August 31, 1970. Members Present: B. L. Perkins, Chairman Ned Julian Wally Philips Robert Karns Members Absent: M.R. Strickland Others Present: Building Official L.J. Risner, Bui i � g W.E. Knowles, City Manager Kermit Wallstedt, Building Inspector 411 John Burton Betty Campbell Chairman Perkins called the meeting to order. The regular adjourned meeting of August 27, 1970, to consider the request of Gordon L. Bradley, Executive Director, Sanford Housing Authority for a variance of the Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to Article XVII Section 2, Paragraph 2, Off Street Parking Require- ments for Apartment and Apartment Hotel complexes. The first item of business was to consider an appeal by Mrs. Betty Campbell of a decision rendered by the City Building and Zoning Official relating to a Poodle Grooming Service in a C -1 Neighbor- hood Commercial Zoned District. This use is not specifically re- lated to in the C -1 District. The opinion of the Building and Zoning Official was based on Article XI, Section 1 paragraph 35 that the requested use was not in harmony with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Ordinance. Reference was also made to Article XIII - M -1 Light Industrial District, Section 1, paragraph 22 which indicates Kennels as 411 a permitted use only in M -1 Districts. Mrs. Betty Campbell presented her request to the Board. After considerable discussion and questions by various members of the Board of Adjustments August 31, 1970 • Page 2 Board Mrs. Campbell stated and agreed that no animals would be housed or boarded over night and arrangements had been made with a local veterinarian to board animals over night if the occasion arose. All services and activities to be conducted with in the building, with no yard use permitted. To comply with all sanitary and governing regulations currently in effect by the County Sanitarian. Tie Board's opinion was that the matter of an animal grooming service be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for study with the possibility of establishing regulations and guide lines for this use in the C -1 Districts. Mrs. Campbell stated she would comply with any regulations formulated by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Julian moved that Mrs. Campbell be permitted to establish her business at 107 W. 27th. Street in compliance with the above conditions. Seconded by Mr. Phillips, motion carried by unanimous vote. Mr. John Burton addressed the Board in reference to the request by Mr. Gordon L. Bradley for a variance in the Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to Off Street Parking Requirement for Apartment and Apartment Hotel Complexes. Mr. Burton stated a minimum of 50 off street parking spaces would be provided for the proposed Redding Garden Apartments for the Elderly Complex. He advised the Board that tentative approval of the plan had been granted by H.U.D. in Atlanta and the number of parking spaces indicated was in general compliance with statistic= compiled by H.U.D. for housing complexes for the elderly. Consideration given to the close proximity of shopping centers, churches, library and recreational facilities, thus eliminating the need for transportational vehicles. Mr. Burton also stated that a re- design of the plan would cause considerable delay an additional expense before implementation of the project could begin. Mr. Karns moved, based on the information submitted by Mr. Burton r Board of Adjustment August 31, 1970 Page 3 410 - that comments and discussion of the previous adjourned meeting be waived. Seconded by Mr. Phillips, motion carried by unanimous vote. Considerable discussion by various members followed with concern given to the ingress and egress to parking facilities. Mr. Pop pointed out to the Board that curb cuts were limited to a maximum of 50 feet, thus creating more safety islands. Concern was also voiced referenced to increased traffic flow generated by the complex. The Board determined if this became a problem in the future, the City could utilize a one way street plan to resolve the problem. Mr. Karns moved that the Board grant the variance as requested. Seconded by Mr. Julian, motion carried by unanimous vote. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. • jp / Secretary I Chairman / i 410 66_