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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.16.99City of Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission RegglgLly Scheduled Meetin 7:00 P.M. Thursday, DECEMBER 16, 1999 City Commission Chambers, City Hall, Sanford, Florida AGENDA 1. Hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of Amending the Future Land Use Plan Map of the Comprehensive Plan primarily as the result of annexed lands being added to the city limits. Representative: Jay R. Marder, Director of Engineering & Planning Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a PD Rezone for property located at 2215 Oregon Avenue from A -1 (County) for the purpose of amending a portion of the Indian Trace PD to be renamed as "Seminole Trace PD", to allow a maximum building height of 45 to establish 9 parking spaces, to incorporate an additional 5 acre tract to be rezoned from AG, Agriculture, to PD, Planned Development, and to increase gloss density to 9.5 units per acre. Tax Parcel No: 33- 19 -30- 300 - 0240 --0000 Owner /representative: Michael Murray 3. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Dimensional Variance for property located at 2310 W. Airport Blvd. for the purpose of a reduction in rear yard setback requirements: 20 required, 19.1' proposed, a variance of 11 and to permit a chain link fence with slats instead of a block wall. 4. Any other business from floor or Commission Members. 5. Reports frofi Staff. ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC. If a person decides to appeal a decision made with respect to any matter considered at the above meeting or hearing, he may need a verbatim record of the proceedings Including the testimony and evidence, which record Is not provided by the City of Sanford (FS 286.0905) 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. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMNIISSSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 16,1999 7:00 P.M. CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS CITY HALL, rFORD, FLORIDA i + MBERS PRESENT: James Valerino Carol Dennison Otto Garrett Andrew Kutz Michael Skat Kevin Hipes Ross Robert MEMBERS ABSENT: BoW VonHerbulis- excused Timothy Hudson OTHERS PRESENT: Jay Marder, Director of Fugineering and Planning Marion Anderson, Recording Secretary Mr. Valerino called the meeting to- or4er at 7:00 P.M. The first item considered was a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Dimensional Variance forproperty located at 2310 W. Airport Blvd. for the purpose of reduction in rear yard setback requirements: 20' required, 19.1' proposed, a variance of 11" and to permit a chain link fence with slat instead of a block wall. Gene Smith, 621 N. Executive Drive, Winter Park, contractor, stated th, t there was an error made by the surveyor when the building,pads were laid out. The building will remain same, and this request is not a hardsiup: Flom their property going east into the park, there is an existing chain link fence that was put in when the park was built. The adjacent homeowners were notified and asked if they preferred a chain link fence or block wall. The letters that were received back stated that they preferred the chain link fence. Mr. Marder stated that the reason he suggested that the applicant applyar a variance is because officially, a block wall is a requirement of the Land Development Regulations. There are some concerns about putting a structure like a wall there. It could change the drainage and perhaps MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 1999 PAGE 2 negatively impact the residential neighbors. Vernon Dillon, 163 Bethune Circle, stated that he is concerned with flooding. Since the structure was built, water backs all the way up to his back door. He did not havI any problems before. Mr. Smith stated that it flooded in that area during the hurricanes. The ditch that existed there was dirt and it washed out. The ditch has since been cleaned and sodded: An elevation to make it drain will be maintained. He is concerned with putting in a block wall. The water from the neighboring Domes drains off their backyards and goes onto this site. Nyhen the buildings were built, because of new codes, the floor elevation is at least 16" higher than the floor slabs of their homes. The water is restricted to the width of the ditch with no other plgce to saturate or leave. The engineer was trying to comply with the rest of the park aesthetically the chain }ink fence. Mr. Skat moved to approve the Dimensional Variance of 11" and to allow the applicant to put in chain link consistent with the other properties without the slats, but with landscaping in compliance with Schedule J. Mr. Robert seconded' for discussion. #e stated that he would rather see the landscaping_and the slats because this is the property shows out on Airport Blvd. Mr. Kutz noted that the developer needs to address the drainage problems and this should be made a part of the motion. Mr. Skat amended his motion to include the request that the developer work with the surrounding property owners and staff - to all"te the drainage problems. Seconded by Mr. Robert. Mr. Kutz suggested that the developer do something on site and require that he put a ditch across the north side ofthe property tied *to the existing drainage structures effectively and with proper engineering. Mr. Skat amended his motion to include the requirement that the developer include a ditch andfor adequate drainage p staff and engineering. Seconded by Mr. Robert. All in favor. Motion carried The next item considered was a Public Hearing for the purpose of amen'Rag the Future Land Use Plan Map of the Comprehensive Plan primarily as the result of annexed lands being added to the city limits. Jay Marder, Director ofEngineering and-Planning; represented this recJ est. He stated that this was brought about because of annexations that have taken place since the last Comprehensive Plan - Amendment. We are simply bringing them into the City with land use designations that are equivalent to Seminole County's future land use designations. There will be no change in land use intensity. Requested changes include Site that is on Marquette; Site 8 # a site located south of Lake Mary that is proposed to go from industrial to medium density /residential, and Site 17 is located adjacent-to Silver-Lake with frontage -on� Mellonville and E. flake Mary Blvd. that is proposed to change from medium density residential, 10 units per acre, industrial for the area fronting Meffonviffe and-East Lake-Mary Blvd. and to-high density residential'for the portion on M D49ES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 1999 PAGE 3 the back on Silver Lake. Dave Dunlap; 6500 All American Blvd.- Orlando; stated that he vns .representing the Abdulhassein property. There are approximately 58 acres owned by the Abdulhassein Trust going from Mellonville -to- Ohio. They have come back 400' o$`ofMellonvil1e aqd East Lake Mary Blvd for industrial that equated to about 29 acres. The 29 acres behind that would remain residential. Mr: Dunlap stated that- the reason. they are rec ues ft -this is because this parcel is surrounded by industrial on the west side of Mellonville, the south side of E. Lake Mary Blvd, and on the east sidelhere isa very largepocker East Lake Mary Bhrd is _p osedPT major expansion. This will become a major arterial facility. As the widening occurs the value - and opportunity for residential imenishes. Aheady they are losing 5 acres to-the roadway. They would like the opportunity to develop within the market place today. Mr. Dunlap stated that they will develop the part- as residential: They -are iookin& at the market- and how thepsidential property can be developed best. By going with the higher density they can begin to cluster and use less ground space back off of the lake. Mr. Skat stated that his biggest concern is the rush to industrial in the �ite 3 area noting that it seems that there is a huge stockpile of industrial space especially in that area. W. Marder- stated -that- Seminole- County has a-relatively small amount- o� industrial space. There is really no industrial other than in this area. These were requested by the owners in anticipation of everything- that-is happening-in-these- areas. We °arc seeinka lot of change. Dave Dunlap. stated that the reason this site became industrial is because this is an area of the County-that is driven -by the accessibility - ofthe-tnmsportation-system H stated that their plan is to work with the land development agencies, to rezone, and to encourage development that is compatible with the Airport-so -that thispropert}rremains on the tax ro� and can be developed. Bud Feather, 129 N. Woodland, Deland, was representing 8, 50 acres. He stated that he needs the density He-has no-intentions ofputting� i� 10 units an acre on this property. He would like to plan for 5 314 units per acre. He plans to leave the wetlands in its most nat Lstate as possible. There was no one present to speak in opposition to Site 3 or Site S. In opposition to -Site -1- ?-was- Elise - Cornell; McHonville Ave: She - stVed that Silver Lake is a small lake and hopes that the City and County,appreciate its merit. It is pristine and is in a historical area-. She - stated - that - she -wants to be a-- good - neighbor: She requested that a wide N[INLITES. PLAN IN4aAND 2:PN1NG COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 1999 PAGE 4 natural-area to- be-a- fikeraround the--lake be so-that the lake dill not become polluted. The County's growth plan shows the Silver Lake area as low den ' residential The County is still - in- theprocess of studying: She requested-that-the City-waitunt# the County finishes its study. Carol - Kirchhoff, representing-Bruce Andersen, was present and in- opposiggn. She stated that the Silver Lake community_is small in nature, and made up of a few homes. 22 properties north of the -area are-being proposed: Most of these properties are- valued-very 401y. Large sites with $200,000 homes or more per site. Mr. Andersen has over $400,000 invested in his property. She stated that there is clean industrial- on the north-and-would liketo-�w something similar on the south. lligh density never seems to pay for itself Ms. Kirchhoff would like to see this continued until the January meeting- forthe people who were not. able to attend tonight. Richard Fowler, 3400 Whitner Way, .stated that Silver Lake has expensive and historic homes. The - residents value this - cow to degree. - He th4t it is bad to put high density residential and industrial development adjacent to low density residential. The applicant caw use - his - property in the same - designation . ithas had for30years-,rural density residential. Dr. Beverly Boothe stated that no one should have to look at chain link fences and rusty aluminum - buildings. No one should have a- factoi with-tractor-trailer tr cks intermingled with a neighborhood. No one should even attempt to place a high density low income housing on a pristine lake thathasbeen -there and-has been--zoned -urban estates for years. Art WoodruA 214 Mellonville Avenue, stated that this area has always been characterized as an industrial area; surrounded-by-industry.- He stated that twothings thatweFe said tonight bothered him- 1) that this is going to happen, and 2) the industrial would be 100' from his father's property line. He stated-that-at somepoint they- may lose neighborhood to, development and to the Airport, but now is not the time and this is not the place for industrial or high density use. George Wilson; 3280-Ohio-Aver., stated thathigh- density-residenfmi"uld be an incompatible land use on a residential lake. It would result in a 2000% growth factor on a 50 acre lake. The safety lake-needs- to -be ken -into- consideration­alon,�Lwith the wildlife being_ adversely affected. Dr. Barbara Von?; 3305 --S: Mellonvilier Ave:; statedlhat hevhous� is 126 years old. If the boundaries of the neighborhood is violated with industrial it will be justification for more industrial ITxgh-densityr housing is-not compa; je with this lake. Alvin Barber, 3491 Mellonville Ave., stated that the environmental circumstance is very unique. There is quite-a- lot -of wildlife -on- his property. Something-aesthetic-to-the am-is needed rather 1 EDUJTES PLANNING AND 9NING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 1999 PAGE 5 than another i- d tr strip in this area. Dave Dunlap stated that the owner of this property lives in Seminole County and wants to be a good-aeiBhbor. They are vvillingto ne,gotiate with - what - happens o�the back portion of this property. They are aware of the environmental issues. Mr. Robert moved recommend- approval to-the- City •Commission to end everything in the rqueA of*e Future Land Use Plan Map except Item 3, Item 8, and It 17. Seconded by ;Mr. Slut. All favor. Motion carried. Mr. Robert moved to recommend- approval to the - City Commission as presented. Seconded by Mr. Skat. Mr. Kutz stated that there is a need for zoning to establish transition from one area to another. Allinfiver... Motion carried. Mr. Robert moved to recommend approval of Site 8 to the City Commission. Mr. Garrett seconded. W Skat stated that he-would-be-in: favor oflow density vs meo m density residential, 4 units per acre. Mr. Robert withdrew his motion and moved to recommend low density residential. Mr.. Garrett seconded. Aff in.-favor- ,Motion carried. Regarding Site 17, Mr. Robert moved to recommend approval with a 400' deep industrial zone on both-Mellonville and E. Lake Mmy behind a complete-buflor, 550' behind the 400' into Silver Lake, and in addition on the north property,hae on Mellonville Avenue that a 50' buffer fronranybuiidiW to thepropertyedge be Motiondie&fata lack of second. Mr. Skat moved to rezone as Ag and office. Mr. Skat withdraw. Mr. Kutz moved to rezone as suburban estates: Mr. Skat - seconded: All-in- , Motion carried. The next item on the Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a PD Rezone forprope y- located - at - 2215 - Oregon °Avenue fmm-A L. County; forth! purpose of amending a portion of the Indian Trace PD, to be renamed as "Seminole Trace PD' , to allow a maximum building heighra €45 ; to establish x20'parkih1q spaces, to incorporate an additional 5 acre tract to be rezoned from AG, Agriculture, to PD, Planned Development, and to increase gross density to 9.5 units per acre. Michael Murray, 1399 Sid 434; Longwood, waspresent to represent,, this request. He stated that they are requesting a name change. This two phase development will be consistent with the Master He asked *Otiimitation be He state&that the apartments will be two -story with garages as the first story to give a three story appearance with a u- shaped format Parkig2 wilrbe for - each - unit and there are 60 more dumwhat is required. This area has the highest demand in need for apartments. There will be a iot'of landscaping,- buffers, MINUTES PLANNING AND ZQNING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 1999 PAGE 6 parkingislands, etc. Nothing is bemg becausl of the incorporation of an additional 5 acres. There will be 2000' between apartments and any homes. This will be a privategated-conwwnity, with•a clubhouse; junior ehtbhouse. an# pools. A wall is being provided on the southside as a buffer. Therewas no one - else - tv - speak -in faxor of the request. In opposition was Marcy Nelson, 109 Candlewood Ct., Mayfair Meadows Homeowners Association - President: She-stated -that they are -afraid of drainage probleT. The homeowners do not like the 45' hei&ht because people from this project will be able to look onto the existing neighbors: They do not waatthe unitsfgoing up - that huh because-of-d�e impact on the Mayfair Meadows homeowners. They would like a buffer of over 200'. This is a very tranquil area and there-is- no" for 800 more units. Barbara-Boyer, London FcgWay; President-of Mayfair Homeowners Association, stated that her community,is small consisting of 107 homes. The average size of their lots are 50x110. I - is a f nnily Theirmain concernls traffic. The 1000 cars will drive right through their neighborhood. Another concern is the 45' height. a apartment units will actuaiy look down - onto theirbackyards: The noise factor should taken into consideration. With 800 more units there will be match more noise in the area. Ms. Boyer stated that the residents of Mayf & - Oaks - are bigkly this development. Lisa Lee, 103 London Fog Way, stated that her back yard will be right at the apartments. Because of she scared.to- raise -a family- at herhome:- 'here are apartments within a male in each direction. Traffic is becoming more heavy and with 800 more units, it will be-very Three story apartments are -a-little high -for the- mrmunding neighbors. Jacob ?, 140 London Fog Way, ,stated that there have been traffic accidents in the area. Oregon Avenue - should - be blocked t at - the - muddle: There will - an influx.pf 400 %. Speed bumps should be considered. Kevin - Mathews; 2400 Oregon- Ave. -, stated that afraid let his�hildren play in the front yard. Traffic has increased considerably. Something has to be done. Alvin 2805 -. S- Oregon Avenue; stated that - he is - concerned-wi h the setbacks. His preference of the buffer wall is brick due to the maintenance for block, and for it to be more than 6% Mr: Nettles stated that - he - is also - concerned - about 1he heightissue of going from single story to three stories. David 172 Brushcreek Drive; stated concerned vith and - traffic. He can - BO Ni TTF:S PLANNING AND' Z9NING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 1999 PAGE 7 we howthe traffic has since - the- interchange-wasput in. He is not sure how the lake and the conservation area will affect his neighborhood. Seems that they will eventually have a problgm with very high water. John - Sable-stated-that-he II'' is one ofthe direcrors for Mayfair Oaks but tat he lives in Mt. Dora. Going from the current 559 units to 800 seems to be a bit excessive for the size of the property. They would -W see bugerinSas possible. To control the anjount of traffic coming into the area there has to be a traffic light at 46A. A four - way - stop for the residents trying to get out of MayfairOaks-and turn - lefl - onto - Oregon - Avenue should - be - a r"ement. This will also help the residents of Kaywood. Todd - Fisher, 1 stated that - he-isvmcemed - with - the tmff�. He is also concerned that renters do not care what happens. Mike Murray eatplained that this qua}it of apartments mot rent but for residents. The height increase being requested is for the appearance of the apartments: There will be new streets, sidewalks and street fights; and landsca ping. He thisp�m will have a less of an impact than the plan that was prior approved. They are 154 units below what is allowed. Nit Robod movvd for. Vproval wW2 bp on bkx . Swonded by Mr. Skat for discussion. He wanted to add to the motion brick vs. stucco and a minumum setback of 45' for the most residential at thesouth- end-oftheproperty. W. Robert- amended-" motion to include that around the 2 and 3 acre parcels that all proposed walls be brick, that `electric powered motor boats - are - ony - allowed onthe 1ake, 45 ' buffer between imildings dproperty owners, a maximum of three story buildings. Mr. Kutz stated that there is no need to diminish the parking space size. Mr.- Skal seconded­fhea ded Mr. Kulz Mr, Valerino in opposition. Motion carried III to a Dcaknhip is on 1 Street, downtown Sanford. There furtherbusiness, the at 11:45 P.M. t . v dtc� _Q J es Valerino, Chairman