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AGENDA
Thursday, DECEMBER 20, 2001
City Commission Chambers, City Hall, Sanford, Florida
Regularly Scheduled Meeting
7:00 P.M.
1. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a conditional Use for property located at 2921
Orlando Drive Unit 142 in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District for Beer and Wine sales
for consumption on premises.
Tax Parcel Number: 01-20-30-512-0000-0210
Property Owner: Sanford Plaza Inc. of Deltona
Representative: Tae D. Kim - Wings and Things, Inc.
2. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a conditional Use for property located at 919 E.
2 " street for the establishment of a Community Resource Facility
Tax Parcel Number: o -1 g- - 09- 0000 -o o
Property Owner: Lakeview Nursing center, Inc.
Representative: ,James Berko - Seminole Community Mental Health Center, Inc.
3. consider the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Placid Lake T wnh mes, a proposed 126 unit
multi- family community located at bog Airport Boulevard.
Tax Parcel Number: 02 -20- 0- 1 g -oAOO -0000
Property Owner: Tallman Development Company
Representative: Richard Labinsky, P.E.
4. Minutes
5. Any other business from floor or Commission Members
6. Reports from Staff.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
M OF DECEM 2 , 2001 7:00 P.M.
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
CITY HAUL, SANF RD, FLORIDA
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Michael Sl at
Steven Vaughn
Carol Dennison
Otto Garrett
Brian Volk
Robert Carraway
Andrew Kutz
Bobby VonHerbulis
Moss Robert
11 EMBERS ABSENT:
Ranni Yosefian — excused
Gary Lowell — excused
Kevin Hipes — excused
OTHERS PRESENT:
Catherine Reisehman , City Attorney
Jay Marder, Director of Planning & Development
Russ Gibson, Land Development Manager
Nick Balevich, Planner
Mary Muse, Recording Secretary
Mr. S at called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
The first item on the Agenda was a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use
for property located at 2921 Orlando Drive Unit 142 in a GC -2, General Commercial zoning
District for Beer and wine sales for consumption on premises.
Loretta Summerlin, 512 Ross Street, Sanford was present. She stated that the restaurant's hours
of operation are 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday. There are approximately 1
tables.
Mr. VonHerbulis questioned Staff regarding the separation from the church that is located next
door. Mr. Gibson stated that the direct walling distance determines the distance. Staff will
verify the distance prior to City Commission approval.
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There being no one else to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request, Mr. Robert moved to
approve. Mr. v nHerbulis seconded for discussion. Mr. V nH r ulis stated that he would like
to add contingent that it meets the 1500-ft. separation per City ordinance. Mr. Robert moved to
amend his motion to approve the request subject to the 1500 -ft. separation. Mr. V nHerbulis
seconded the amended motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
The next item was to consider the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Placid Lake T wnh mes,
proposed 126 unit multi - family community located at 600 Airport Blvd.
Richard Labinsky, Project Engineer, represented the request. Mr. Lbinsky stated that the only
entrance for the subdivision is off of Live Oak Blvd. There will be parking in front of the units,
with 2 spaces per unit.
Mr. Kutz moved to approve the preliminary subdivision plan per Staff recommendations. mendations. Mr.
VonHerbulis seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.
The next item was a Public hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property
located at 913 E. 2nd Street for the establishment of a Community Resource Facility.
Rob Gehaide, Law Firm of Baker & Hostetler, Orlando, representing the applicant, along with
Jinn Berko, Executive Director of Seminole Community Mental Health Center, Inc., 237
Fernwd Blvd, Fern Part, and Debbie Driskell, Associate Executive Director, 237 Fernwd
Blvd, Fern Park, represented the request.
Mr. Gebaide stated that his clients meet the four conditions as stated in Staff s recommendations
for the conditional use.
Ms. Dennison questioned the length of stag for the intensive care treatment facility. Mr. Berko
stated that this facility is voluntary assistance that no one will be locked in. In the future they
propose to have 30 or so beds for stays from a few days to a few weeks. At the present time,
there is only out patient treatment. Phase 1 is the same services as they had at 25 Park
Avenue, which is out patient services, administrative offices, case management, everything that
relates to people living at home and walking in. Phase 2 is Intensive Dual l Diagnosis Treatment.
They are in the process of obtaining funding for Phase 2 and hopefully by March they can begin
Phase 2.
Mr. vonHerbulis questioned the `walk up to the facility" issue. Does it mean they actually walk
up to the facility where location is important to the center or are they driven to the facility` Mr.
Berko stated that most clients are driven to the facility. Ms. Driskell stated that she handles the
transportation issues and could answer the question. The program has 7 to 10 clients that erne
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to appointments daily that are driven by someone independently. The balance is transported by
their vans, which pick up the client from their home and brings them to the facility rid then
takes them back hone. There are approximately 80 clients that cone to the facility each day.
There are 7 vans that bring clients to the facility on a daily basis. Approximately % of their
clients are Sanford residents. The vans drop off and pick up at the rear of the building, not at the
front along 2 a Street. Six vans will make 1 trip per day and one van will make 2 trips per day,
for a total of 8 trips per day.
Mr. VonHerbulis questioned the security issue. Ms. Driskell stated that there is a more
restrictive security than with the nursing home. They will have staff available at all times with
minimum of 4 staff` members after Hours. The clients are monitored at all times.
Mr. Robert questioned the issues against the City's request; with one of them being the 1500-ft.
distance between facilities. Mr. Berko stated that the staff could go between the two facilities for
different programs and the possibility of food being made in one facility and delivered to the
other facility. The proximity would be a benefit for them. Mr. Gebaide stated that they have
been working with the Fire Dept. in regards to life safety issues. They believe the facility is in
compliance with the code requirements. The 2 -hour security references their Staff, not uniform
Deputies. There will be a minim of 4 Staff on duty 24 hours per day. The Staff is trained in
all areas regarding security.
Hall Neilson, Director of Community Based Services and a trainer for CPI (Crisis and Prevention
Intervention), which is a technique on how to control individuals if they become violent or out of
control, spoke. There are alarms, both silent and audible, on the exterior doors.
Ir. Skat questioned "dangerous" and "dual diagnosis" issues. Valerie westhead, Medical
Director of Seminole Community Mental Health Center, stated that they have been the Baker
Act receiving facility for 15 years, so any client that might have a potential dangerousness would
be in the Baker Act Facility. She is not aware of any dangerous client ever being loose within
the community from the facility. Any dual diagnosis client would go through the crisis unit for
evaluation before being sent to the dual diagnosis center. There are no background checks
perfonn.ed on the clients. If there were an doubts, they would ask the client if they could check.
They are questioned up front of any previous criminal activity.
Mr. VonHerbulis questioned the waiver of distance from which facility. Mr. Gibson stated that it
is the facility next door. Mr. VonHerbulis also questioned the site plan issue. Mr. Marder stated
that since it is considered to be an overall change of use, a new site plan is required to bring it up
to code. Mr. VonHerbulis stated that personally he felt Staff could handle the site plan issues
with the applicant and not have it brought to the Board.
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Ir. Sat questioned the security issue regarding number of Staff required. The code requires at
least one person on site. Ms. I risl ll stated that State requirements require them to have at least
four people on site at all times. All staff` members have to meet the state requirements.
Laurie Levin, attorney with Baler and H st ttl r, addressed the issue regarding background
checks on the clients going into the facility. There are very tight security and privacy concerns
and it may put up a fear in front of people receiving services. The clients at this facility will be
monitored very closely and be maintained at a level that is not dangerous.
Mr. Slat questioned Staff if the facility is consistent with the Lake Monroe Waterfront and
Downtown Sanford Redevelopment Plan. Mr. Mard r stated that it is "neutral" and does not
really affect it.
Nancy Sapp, 130 N Surnmerlin Ave, Sanford, spoke in opposition of the request. She stated that
she is not against the center, but feels it is in direct conflict with the master plan for Sanford.
Ir. Jinn Chase, 226 S Elliott Ave, Samford, spoke in opposition of the request. He stated that he
lives close to the facility and is concerned with people wandering around his neighborhood. His
primary concern is safety and security.
At 8.50 p.m., the Board tools a - minute break.
Jack Pantlias, 116 N Summrlin Ave, Sanford, spoke in opposition of the request. He stated
that if the Board would listen to the tape from the City Commission meeting they could hear
Commissioner say that Ordinance 3502 was passed so Sanford would not be a dumping ground.
Jim Berko responded to statements that were made. He stated that there are facilities in other
c nir uniti s and they pride themselves as being good neighbors. He feels there is no more
criminality among the mentally ill than there are among people present at the meeting, and the
clients are supervised.
Mr. Gebaide stated that they appealed to the City Commission regarding being classified as a
CRF. City Commission determined them to be a CRS' and advised them to go through the
process. They have accepted the CRF classification.
Mr. VonHerbulis moved to approve the development order with the Staff s four conditions with
a change on item 3 where it states twenty -four hour on-site security shall be provided — would
rather it say by state standards as opposed by a minimum of one person and also item 4 site plan
approval process be required prior to occupancy — be handled at a staff level. Mr. Robert
seconded.
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Ms. Reischniann stated that first of all it should be approval of a conditional use subject to a
development order. Another issue would be the requirement of on-site security per state
standards; we s the City can not enforce state standards. It is a very technical issue — it is called
delegation of powers.
Mr. Gebaide stated that the City could place in the development order that there be 1 to 12
staff/patient ratio.
Ir. v nH r ulis amended his motion to approve the conditional use to include item 3 - 24 hour
on-site security shall be provided by a minimum of 4 persons at all times. Mr. Robert seconded
the amended motion. Mr. v nH rhulis stated that he recommended the waiver of the 1500-ft.
distance requirement because it is minimal impact, the facilities are run by the same
organization, its a lesser obtrusive facility than what is existing next door, and is like a
promotional facility for the facility next floor. It makes sense to have it next door and is a lesser
impact and perfect for the existing location. 'The actual use is imil r to the previous use. All in
favor of the amended motion. Amended motion carried.
Is. lishm stated that based on the standards for a CIF, the waiver should be given
because it was stated that % of the clients are Sanford residents.
Is. Dennison moved to approve the Minutes s of December 6, 2001. Mar. Vaughn seconded. All
in favor. Motion carried.
Other Business:
1. Mr. Slat commended Russ Gibson for the "No Parking" " signs on 1 t Street.
2. fir. Mard r advised the Board that the City Commission approved the LDR changes. They
wanted higher landscaping standards and Buffer requirements. The new standards can not
apply to projects already in the review process. Mr. Gibson stated they are more compatible
with Seminole County's requirements.
3. Mr. Slat questioned ,I's landscaping. Mr. Gibson advised him they were looping into lt.
4. Mr. Gibson commended the Board on their service during the year.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Michael kat, Chairman