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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.07.02City of Sanford Planning and ,Zoning Commission AGENDA Thursday, February 7, 2002 City Commission Chambers, City Hall, Sanford, Florida Regularly Scheduled Meeting 7:00 P.M. 1.A Hold a Public Hearing to consider a Dimensional Variance request by The Groves at Sanford for property located at 1 301 E. Airport Boulevard in a MR-3, Multi- Family Residential Zoning District for an increase in building height from thirty -five feat to thirty -nine feet. TABLED ON ,JANUARY 'I,, 2002 Tax Parcel Number: 07-20-31-300-0110-0000 Property Owners: Clayton Investments LTD and CWC Investments LTD Representatives: David Glunt - Madden Engineering; Meredith Harper - Shuns & Bowen 1 B. consider the site Plan for The Groves at Sanford for property located at ,1301, Export Boulevard in a -3, Multi- Family Residential Zoning District. TABLED ON .JANUARY 1 , 2002 Tax Pa rcel N umber: 07-20-31 - 00- 0110 -0000 Property Owners: Clayton Investments LTD and CWC Investments LTD Representatives: David Glunt - Madden Engineering; Meredith Harper - Shutts & Bowen 2. Hold a Public hearing to consider a conditional Use request to establish a church in a SC-3, Special Com mercial zoning district at 209 B W. 1 "' street for Ig les is de Re tauraci o n La Senda Antigua. Tax Parcel Number: 5-1 -o -AG- 0305 -000 Property Owner: Deborah Doyle, olive R. George and Mary stokes Representative: Ramon L. Alicea 3. Consider the Master Plan and Preliminary subdivision Plan for Ea tgate Val- Apart Supercenter located at 1 601 Rinehart Road. Tax Parcel Numbers: 28-19-30-506-0000-0390 and 28-19-30-506-0000-0410 Property Owner: Hartock Harold G. Trustee c10 Seminole Farms Trust I Representative: Larry Wray - CPH Engineers, Inc. 4. Minutes 5. Any other business from floor or Commission Members 6. Reports from staff. Section 7.0 - Architectural Deskm Standards for Commercial B ildin= and E ode is - An addendum proposed to Schedule F - General Requirements uirements for Buildings,, Parcels, Yards, and Building Setbacks Representative: Antonia Gerli, senior Planner ADVICE To THE PUBLIC. If a person decides to appeal a decision made with respect to any matter considered at the above meeting o hearing, he may need a verbatim record o f the proceedings including the testimony and evidence, which record is not provided by the city of Sanford (FS 286.0105) Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate In any of these proceedings should contact the personnel office ADA coordinator at 330 -5626, 48 hrs in advance of the meeting. F:\ZONING\AGENDA\2002\02-07.02.wpd MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 2002 :00 P.M. CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS CITY HALL, SANF RD, FLORIDA MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Skat Kevin Hipes Ross Robert Andy Kutz Gary Lowell Rami Yosefia. Bobby VonHerbulis Rob Carraway Carol Dennison Steven Vaughn MEMBER ABSENT: Otto Garrett OTHERS PRESENT: Catherine Reichrnann, City Attorney Jay 1larder, Director of Engineering & Planning Russ Gibson, Land Development Manager Nick B alevich, Planner Mary Muse, Recording Secretary Mr. Skat called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Due to the number of people present in the audience to speak on items 1A and 1B, Mr. Skat moved to items 2 and 3 due to these items being able to be handled fairly quickly. Mr. VonHerbulis made a motion, to follow suit with other Boards in the surrounding area, to require anyone who wishes to speak in favor of or in opposition of a public hearing item them to fill out a piece of paper stating they would like to speak on a certain item and hand it into the secretary so they can be called upon to come forward and speak. Mr. Robert seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. Mr. Gibson handed out paper for the audience to place their name on. Moving to item 2, hold a Public Hearing to consider a Conditional Use request to establish a church in a SC-3, Special Commercial zoning district at 209 B w 1" Street for Iglesia de Restauracion La Senda Antigua. Due to no representative being present, Mr. Lowell made a motion to table. Mr. VonHerbulis seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION F EBRUARY 7, 002 PAGE 2 The next item on the agenda was to consider the Master Plan and Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Eastgate (Wal-Mart Supereenter located at 1601 Rinehart lead. Larry Wray, CPH Engineers, Inc., was present. Mr. Wray requested clarification regarding no seasonal outside storage or display. between the months of October and January, Wal-Mart proposes temporary seasonal trailers at the rear, which will be screened from view. They wanted to snake sure the development order did not refer to this type of storage but only for the merchandise out front of the store. It is not visible from Rinehart. They can increase the landscaping at the corner. Mr. V nH rbulis asked if there were any provisions for Wal -Mart helping with the construction of the St Johns Parkway. Mr. Wray state that it was under the City's contract. Wal -Mart will be responsible for the turning lanes, median cuts, and similar items and done to the City's specifications ns s It will work with St Johns Parkway when it is completed. The lighting issues will be submitted with each individual lot when developed. There will be 1 freestanding sign on Rinehart and 1 freestanding sign on St Johns Parkway. Each lot will have their awn detention pond area. The outparcels will have access through Wal -Mart. The existing signals at St Johns Parkway will be modified. Mr. Dowell made a motion to approve the Master Plan and Preliminary Subdivision Plan per staff s recommendation with the addition of more tree landscaping along where the trailers are to be, confirm that there will only be internal access for the outparcels, and parking spaces are to be 1 -f1. Mr. Hipes seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item was back to the Public Hearing to consider a conditional use request to establish a church at 209 B w I" Street. The item was removed from the table. Damon Alicea was present. They will be using a van to pick people up at their houses and bring then to the church and then take them hack home. This will he done three days per week. Two times on Sunday at 10:00 AM and 6:30 PSI and once on Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 PM. Mr. Gibson advised the hoard that there was a revised staff report that was presented before the meeting, which adds an additional requirement. The additional item requires the conditional use approval to be reviewed after 1 year to assess. Staff is not certain how the church might impact the area, but parking could be one when it becomes more vibrant with retail and office uses. 1Ir. VonHerbulis questioned the issue regarding separation between alcohol establishments and churches. He asked if the church would trigger some kind of distance requirement. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING C OMMI S S I N FEBRUARY 7,, 2002 PAGE Mr. Marder stated that when the permitted use code changes were done, the distance requirement was removed from the SC-3 zoning district. Mr. Hipes stated that the church should not be stopped to distribute food to the needy, such as canned food items. Mr. Sl at stated that a letter was received from Mile Moreno, owner of the old train station, regarding concern about the distance issue. Mr. Dowell made a notion to approve per staff's recommendations. r. Robert seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item was to hold a Public Taring to consider a Dimensional variance request by The Groves at Sanford for property located at 1301 E. Airport Blvd. in a MR-3, Multi- Family Residential Zoning District for an increase in building height from -ft. to 39-ft. Mr. V nHerbulis made a motion to remove from the table. Ms. Dennison seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. Ken Wright, Shutts and Bowen, representative for the applicant was present. In reviewing staff comments,, there was a previous precedent by City Commission regarding the height issue on another project. He feels the issue is not the height variance, but it should be a site plan issue regarding the buildings along the SIB side of the property being two story or three story along the residential. He stated he concurred with staff s recommendations in regards to the variance and requested the board to deal with the two story v. three story building at the site plan hearing item. Mr. Gibson stated that he understands what Mr. Wright is saying, but item number 1 on staff recommendations does state that all buildings abutting or facing existing single family properties in the Sandra Subdivision shall not exceed two stories. He believed Mr. Wright is consenting with the exception of tit. Mr. Wri stated he is consenting with the exception of that because the basis for the exclusion of those few buildings is not based upon the justification for not granting the variance, it has to do with site plan issues. There is not a concern with the building height, but a concern whether they are two story or three story next to the residential area. He is not trying to stifle input by the public by requesting it to be considered at site plan hearing. Ms. Reischrn stated that integral to the staff recommendations in favor of the variance is this condition and this board has the authority to place conditions on the granting of the variance of this nature whereas with the site plan there is less lead way for the hoard to place conditions and it is integral to the determination of whether this variance granted is the minimum variance to make possible use of the building and whether the grant of the variance is in harmony with the MINUTES PLANTING AND ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 7, 2002 PACsE 4 general intent and purpose of the ordinance and that sort of thing that the condition regarding the two story remain in the variance. The Board agrecd to consider the two story issue with the public hearing for the dimensional variance. Ir. Wright stated that the property contains 19 1 /2 acres, there are wetlands, which are located on the NE corner of the property. The site plan calls for 336 units. This property is zoned M -, which allows 20 units per acres, with 380 units being allowed for this project. Not only do they have to comply with city codes; they also have to meet other agency's codes. The first application submitted was in January 2001. Schedule T of the city code provides for affordable housing within the City. The Comp Plan also regulates affordable housing issues. If they were to loose the 24 units due to going from three story to two story on those three buildings, it would be economically unfeasible. This project will be a gated community with extensive recreational facilities and attractive buildings. The rent runs from oo to $800 per month. He referenced a letter that was submitted by Susan Burrell from Comair Aviation Academy, Inc. The pilots that are in training currently reside at the various apartment complexes throughout Sanford. Mr. Sl at questioned if this project falls under the new ordinance 3690. Mr. Mard r stated that staff has an obligation to express to the hoard that ordinance 3690 is the City's new code. This project cane in before the ordinance was adopted. The City does have a policy and procedures for affordable housing. David Glount, Madden Engineering, Inc., was present to spear about the site plan. Several site plans were submitted, reviewed and changed until the plan review committee and staff accepted one. During all of the site review meetings, the two story building issue was never mentioned. They pushed buildings as far north as possible to increase the buffer area between the single- family homes and the buildings. All site plans submitted had three story buildings shown. Mr. Skat advised the board that he met with Meredith Harper of Bowen & Shutts to discuss site issues, parking issues, and wetland issues. Also there was a letter from Larry Dale and some others which was entered into the record speaking in favor of the request. Mr. vonHerbulis stated that he spoke with Ken Wright regarding number of stories, setbacks, landscaping, and affordable housing issues. Mr. Sk t and Mr. VonHerbulis stated that they would base their decision on what was presented at the meeting, not on what was discussed earlier. Mr. Wright submitted a Sanford Market Survey by Integra fealty Resources into evidence. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 7, 2002 PAGE 5 Becky Edwards, part owner with Le aar Homes, stated that The Groves LTD will own the property once the deed was recorded. Mr. Wright stated that there are two items for clarification in the staff report. One references setback from property line to the building line as -t. it is actually 97 -ft. The other is regarding the parking space issue. The spaces are 10 x 18 with a 2 -ft. over, with a total of 672 spaces. Present to spear in opposition: Gary Henderson, 312 bider load. Mr. Henderson read a letter, which was submitted into evidence. He is the President of the Sanora Homeowners' Association. He was concerned about the negative effect on the value of their property, crime, privacy, protection of the gopher tortoises, noise, and traffic. Fick Gardner, 316 Krider Road. Mr. Gardner submitted a petition signed by Sanora homeowners. He was concerned about the change it may bring to his livelihood and lifestyle. He questioned if the wetland area was calculated in the density issue. The board informed him it was. Sylvester Polk, 219 Odham Drive. Mr. Polk questioned how long the property was zoned multi - family. He was concerned about safety and security. Lynn Spenceftmge, 306 Krider load. Ms. Spen efunge submitted pictures showing the Seminole Pointe Apartment Complex in regards to the distance from a wall to the building and line of site from a. third story en tranceway looking down into the parking area. She felt The Groves project would de- stabilize the existing neighborhood. She stated that there is a Florida Power easement behind Sanora's wall. A tree contractor has removed trees from the easement, therefore, trees would not be allowed in that area. Mike Dillman, 102 bider Road. Mr. Dillman was concerned about the wetland area., storm runoff', and line of site. wring the winter season, the oak trees will loose their leaves, therefore not creating a barrier at that time. Eric For g, 216 Krider load. Mr. Forg stated that he would like to see 35-ft. not -ft. Roland Zuesli, 238 Krider r load. Mr. Zuesli stated that there are numerous apartment units for rent right now throughout the area. Corn it could fold up and leave town so they don't need to build additional ones if }you're not sure how long they will be here. Allison Milan, 217 Gdharn Drive. Ms. Milan was concerned about privacy. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 7, 2002 PAGE Eric & Maria Dahlberg, 207 Sandra Blvd. They were concerned about crime. John Mercer, 114 Oaks Court. 1r. Mercer stated he owns the property at 218 Iraider Road. The city code tells you the height restriction is 35-ft. and how to measure the height. He is opposed to 336 wits, which would bring 672 ears in/out each day with 200 -300 children living there. Mike Hartman, 105 Sandra Blvd. Mr. Hartman was concerned about property value cuts. If they would build two story luxury apartments, everyone would be happy. Ken Erickson, 209 Odham Drive. Mr. Erickson would like to see a nice place built on the property. Connie Baugher -Frg, 216 bider Road. Ms. Bugher -F'org stated that the Sanora subdivision is zoned one of the highest zones in Sanford. She does not feel the multi use is economical for the City. Ed Jones, 221 Odham Drive. Mr. Jones was concerned about where all the children would go to school and property values. Mark Leppla, 103 Sanora Blvd. Mr. Leppla was concerned with privacy. Mr. Wright stated that if the three story buildings were limited to two story at 35-ft., the same concerns would be heard. Mr. Robert questioned which buildings were in conflict. ict. l r. Marder advised him it was buildings 1, 1, and 12, which abuts the single - family residences. Mr. Hipes made a motion to approve per staff s recommendations as written. Mr. Robert seconded for discussion. Mr. Robert stated that since the residences are sincere, could the motion be modified to restrict the buildings along the south property line not be allowed to g over 2 -f1. Mr. Hipes amended his motion to require the three buildings along the south property line not be more than 32-ft. Mr. Robert second amended motion. Mr. v nHerbulis stated that the amended motion is not necessary because those three buildings have to be two story anyway. Mr. vonHerbulis referenced staff s recommendations item number 3 regarding the cranes or other construction equipment shall not exceed 7 -ft. He stated that it should state the applicant should clear it with the Airport. Ir. Gibson concurred. Mr. Hipes amended his motion regarding item number 3, which would require the applicant to coordinate with the Airport. Mr. Robert seconded amended motion. MII�� ► P LANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 7 ,, 2002 PACE Mr. Skat stated that buildings 7 and 10 abut the single - family, also building 9 does. He would like to see two story on the end w ith three story in the middle on buildings 7 and 10 and buildings 9, 12, 14, and 15 be two story all the way. Mr. Gibson stated that buildings 9 and 7 abut the multi- family .townhouses. 1r. Hipes amended the motion to require buildings 9, 12, 14, and 15 to be two story and b uildings 7 and 10 to b e two story on the en with three story i n the mi ddle. Mr. VonHerbulis seconded the amended motion. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item was to consider the site plan for The Groves at Sanford for property located at 1301 E. Airport Blvd. in a MR-3, Multi- Fam Residential Zoning District. Mr. V nHerbulis moved to remove from the table. Ms. Dennison seconded. All in favor. r. Trion carried. Mr. Wri stated that he had nothing to a dd. He requested that the only buildings being limited to two story would be only the three staff recommended. The parking space dimensions are 1 x 18 with 2 -ft overhangs with a -ft wa area and the fence issue has been resolved. He requested consideration on item number 5 regarding additional buffer along south property line. The landscaping was based on three story buildings and wished the board would change the requirements due to those buildings were lowered to two story buildings. He would like to drop the buffer requirement to - from 7-ft. Mr. V nHerbulis questioned the extens of the existing wall. Mr. Gl unt advised the board that the complex will be completely fenced. The wall extends past the last house in Sandra with a fence running along the railroad track and along the west property line. There will be a -ft. chain link fence running between the east and west property lines. lr. Gibson stated that a dark vinyl coated fence would be hest along the west property line. Mr. Gibson state that the e dge of the main building line is 9 7- V2 ft with the stairwells being approximately 80 ft. Due to li ne of site issues the city would not consider re the buffer for the two story buildings. The project is above the city's minimum requirements. Staff was not aware that they were wanting to exceed the 35-ft height requirement. Landscaping is a requirement when there is an im pact of multi-family on single-family. He recommended the board go with the landscaping they submitted since this was the only plan before them and staff could work with them on the landscaping. Mr. Hi pes made a motion to approve per staff rec nmendations with item number one being consistent with previous vananc a regarding the two story buildings, the parking spaces to b 1 x 18 with 2-ft overhangs, staff will w ork with the applicant regarding the landscaping, and item MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 7, 2002 PAGE 8 number 8 regarding the cranes and other construction equipment be coordinated with the Airport. Mr. Katz seconded. Mr. Lowell opposed. All others in favor. r. Motion cawed. Mr. V nHerbulls made a notion to approve Minutes as presented. Mr. Robert seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. Mr. Skat stated that the discussion on section 7.0 under reports from staff will be discussed at a future date due to the time. There was a question regarding the signs a for the Federal 'Trust Building. Mr. Gibson stated that staff negotiated a larger monument sign as a trade for then removing the large sign from the other building. They will only be allowed one freestanding sign between both properties. Mr. Lowell questioned the ownership of the sign for N rth t r Industrial Park. The the and letters are falling off. Mr. Gibson stated that they have researched it and will need to contact the person who installed the sign. Mr. Lowell questioned the signage for Sharp Car Store. He stated they have 3 wall signs installed. Mr. Gibson advised him that there is not a number restriction, but there is a surface area limit. Staff will check it to make sure they comply with the signage. Mr. Lowell stated that there are numerous temporary signs within the City that need to be checked out. Mr. Marder stated that they are allowed to have a sign for 60 days and out for 1 days with a permit. Mr. Kutz asked for an update on the Riverwalk and Conference Center. Mr. Sk t stated that the conference center will be going before Seminole County for funding. The Board will review the site plan and elevation issues. Mr. Marder stated that he will schedule a meeting to discuss the Ri erwalk and Downtown Plan. The booklet is available on the Internet. A grant is being considered to revise Schedule S that will be considered by the Historic Preservation Board. Mr. Marder reminded the Board about an important 8:30 workshop meeting on Friday to discuss Walkable Communities for French Avenue between 13 1h Street and 20 Street. A nationally recognized group will hold it at the Samford Fire Station on French Avenue. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:45 PSI. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY I , 2002 PAGE number 8 regarding the cranes and other construction equipment be coordinated with the Airport. Ir. Kutz seconded. Mr. Lowell opposed. All others in favor. Motion carried. Mr. vonHerbulis made a motion to approve Minutes as presented. Mr. Robert seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. Mr. Skat stated that the discussion on section 7.0 under reports from staff will be discussed at a future date due to the tine. There was a question regarding the sign age for the Federal Trust Building. Mr. Gilson stated that staff negotiated a larger monument sign as a trade for them removing the large sign from the other Building. They will only be allowed one freestanding sign between loth properties. Mr. Lowell questioned the ownership of the sign for Northstar Industrial Park. The the and letters are falling off. Mr. Gibson stated that they have researched it and will need to contact the person who installed the sign. Mr. Lowell questioned the signage for Sharp Car Store. He stated they have 3 wall signs installed. Mr. Gibson advised him that there is not a number restriction, but there is a surface area limit. Staff will check It to make sure they comply with the slgge. Mr. Lowell stated that there are numerous temporary signs within the City that need to be checked out. Mr. Marder stated that they are allowed to have a sign for 60 days and out for 1 days with a permit. Mr. Kutz asked for an update on the Riverwalk and Conference Center. Mr. Sk t stated that the conference center will be going before Seminole County for funding. The Board will review the site plan and elevation issues. Mr. Marder stated that he will schedule a meeting to discuss the Riverwalk and Downtown Plan. The booklet is available on the Internet. A grant is being considered to revise Schedule S that will be considered by the Historic Preservation board. Mr. harder reminded the board about an important 8:30 workshop meeting on Friday to discuss Walkable Communities for French Avenue between 1 ` Street and 20 Street. A nationally recognized group will hold it at the Sanford Fire Station on French Avenue. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:45 PM. ,i Michael Skat, Chairman