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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.03.98Cl*t of Sanford Plannin and o�atn Commission e ularl Sc eduled Meedn 7:00 P.M. Thursday, September 3, 1998 City Commission Chambers, City Hall, Sanford, Florida AGENDA 1.A Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for property located as South of McCracken Road, East of Airport Boulevard, Vilest of Smith Avenue and North of Academy Manor within a PD Planned Development Zoning District. Parcel Number: 26- 19 -30- 5AE - 730E -0000 Property Ovwrner /Representative: T.B. Ball, III 1.13 Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request to Rezone property located as South of McCracken `Road, East of Airport Boulevard, Vilest of Smith Avenue and North of Academy Manor from PD, Planned Development to that of RI -1, Restricted Industrial. Parcel Numbers: 25- 19 -30- 5AE - 7300 - 000017308 -0000 Property Owner/Representative: T. B. Ball, III 2. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request to Rezone propert located between Sanford Avenue and San Juan Avenue; and between East 1 5 Street and the Lakefront, from ROI, Multiple Family Residential - office - institutional to that of SC- 3, Special Commercial. Parcel No: 30 19 - 31 - 515 - 0100 - 0000 Property Owner: City of Sanford Representative: Jay R. Marder, Director of Planning and Development 3. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property located at 1414 W. 15 Street in an MR -2, Multiple Family Dwelling Residential Zoning District for the expansion of a non - conforming use. Parcel No: 35 -19 -30 -503- 0000-0730 +!" Property Owner: Triumph, The Church & Kingdom of God in Christ Representative: Ed Manning , 4. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property located at 3865 Orlando Drive in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District to establish multi- family residential dwellings. � Parcel No: 14- 20- 30- 300 - 0080 -0000 r y� Property Owner: Michael E. Nortman & Edward Dedelovwr Representative: Michael E. Nortman 5. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use in conjunction with a Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Carriage Cove North, p roperty located at 900 E. Lake Ma Boulevard in an MR -3 Multiple Family Dwelling Resi dential Mary p y g Zoning District to establish a single family residential subdivision. Originally Tabled On: 7 -23 -98 Parcel No: 12- 20- 30- 300 - 0120 -0000 Property Owner: Sala, Inc. Representative: Ron Howse G. Site Plan for Lot 4, Sanford Central Park, Phase II for Ten -8 Fire Equipment, Inc. located at 141 Maritime Drive in a RI-1, Restricted Industrial Zoning District. Tax Parcel Number: 28- 19- 30-5NR -0000 -0040 Property Owner: Ten -8 Fire Equipment, Inc. Representative: H.D. Holsombach - Canterbury Concepts, Inc. 7. Any other business from floor or Commission Members. 8. Reports from 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 Bamford (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. MINLTTES PLANNING AND ZONING CoMMMSION MEETING of SEPTEMBER 3, 1998 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL, SANFORD, FLORIDA MEMBERS PRESENT: Mao McClanahan Mike Skat Kevin 14es Otto Garrett James Valerino Ross Robert Bobby VonHerbulis MEMBERS ABSENT: Andrew Rutz Timothy Hudson OTT ERS PRESENT: Jay Marder, Director of Planning and Development Marion Anderson, Recording Secretary The Planning and Zoning Comm ssion held a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property located at 414 W. 15" Street in an MR -2, Multiple Family Dwelling Residential Zoning District for the expansion of a non - conforming use. Present, representing the request was Rev. Ed YViann & 1711 Roseberry Lane, Sanford. He stated that there is a hardship on the congregation because ofthe setback requirements for the bathrooms. When services are being held, interruptions occur because members have to move towards the pulpit to access the restrooms. Mr. McClanahan moved on approval per StafFs recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Hipes. All in favor. Motion carried. Next there was a Public Nearing to consider a request for a Small Scale Comprehensive Plan. Amendment for property located as South of McCracken Road, East of Airport Boulevard, West of Stith Avenue and North of Academy Manor within a PD, Planned Development Zoning District. Dick Holsombach, 511 Central Park Dr., represented this request. He stated that Mr. Ball intends to develop this property as alight industrial office use. Mr. Marder stated that several years ago Mr. Ball had a different idea, and now he has decided to go back to what it was originally with a Small Scale Comp Plan Amendment. This was his choice. Nor. Marder stated that there is industrial use adjacent to this property and the entire area has developed with industrial type uses. The residential change was done in the context ofproviding affordable housing. This is a policy change and up to the City but based on all the industrial uses that are in there, this is the way to go. Roy Williams, 115 Academy Avenue, wanted to know if the entire piece of property would change from residential. Mr. VonHerbulis explained that Academy Manor would not change, but rather the property abutting from Airport Blvd. to railroad tracks would. Mr. VonHerbulis moved to recommend approval to the City Commission per Staff's recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Skat. All in favor. Motion carried. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COIV WSSIOIN MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3 1998 PAGE 2 Next was a Public Hearing to consider a request to Rezone property located as South of McCracken Road, East ofAirport Boulevard, Nest of Smith Avenue and Forth of Academy Manor from PD, Planned Development, to that of Rl- I, Restricted Industrial. Rick Holsombach of 511 Central Park Drive, represented this request also. He stated that the request is to allow development in a light industrial fashion.. With no one else present to speak in favor of or against the request, Mr. vonHerbulis moved on approval per Staffs recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Skat. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing to consider a request to Rezone property located between Sanford Avenue and San Juan Avenue; and between East 1' Street and the Lakefront, from RMOI, Multiple Family Residential-Office-Institutional to that of SC-3, Special Commercial. Jay Marder, Director of Planning and Development, City of Sanford, represented this request. He stated that the City has been preceding with various steps to enable the development of a portion of Ft. Mellon Park as a hotel and conference center. The requested change is from public and semi public uses to central business district. He noted that the City has transmitted to the Florida Department of Community Affiaxrs a comprehensive plan amendment to change the Future Land Use Plan. He noted that the City expects to receive a response from DCA on November 5. The proposal to change is consistent with the Future Land Use Plan and is proposed to provide the development of uses that are not public/semi- public uses. Mr. Marder requested that the planning recommendations be incorporated into the Record. (See attached). He stated that this is a recommendation to the City Commission. He asked that the Commission recommend approval subject to Future Land Use Plan Map Amendment approval by the Department of Community A$airs. He added that the zoning could be changed regardless of the Future Land Use Plan Amendment. Mr. McClanahan asked if the City has decided to go for a referendum. Mr. Marder stated "Yes ". Mr. McClanahan asked why the haste in making this change prior to the citizens voting on the referendum Mr. Marder stated that the City is taking all the necessary steps in moving forward of the development of the hotel/conference center. This is one step as opposed to waiting. This will enable the developer to do what he has to do, diligence, when all approvals are in place from the City's standpoint. They can hit the ground running. There are quite a few steps that need to be taken. Planning and zoning of land use is one step. Mr. vonHerbulis asked if the Connni n recommends approval, and referendum is shot down, would the Park stag. Mr. Marder stated `fires ". Mr. Marder stated that parks are variously zoned, some agricultural, residential, and commercial. There are a Merent group of uses. He knows of no archeological value to this site. He stated that he has looked at the City's }park inventory and recognized that several changes had taken place, ie. the Stadium. The City has taken over providing regional and statewide recreational activities there. The City will build four ballfields at Randall Chase Park. The City has changed the non - designation of the wel field on Oregon Avenue to a co park. There is plenty of community parkland to meet our level of service standards. Mr. Marder stated that the Developer is counting on the City taking these steps to provide the ability for them to take the steps that they need to go through. He stated that he doesn't think the City is in the posture of doing its own economical feasibility study. we have economic consultants that will scrutinize that study. An absolute requirement is that the developer do a feasibility study. Mr. McClanahan noted that the referendum will voice what the people of Sanford wants. The referendum does not lock on, it takes three votes from the City Commission. MENUTE S PLANNING AND ZONING CONMSSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3, 1998 PAGE 3 Doug Groseclose, 444 S Elliott Avenue, was present and spoke in opposition to the request. He stated that there is not a guarantee that this issue will go to referendum. The City Commission has voted to support the referendum ordinance and the second reading will go before the City COMMiS. ion the same night as this rezoning request. He disagrees with Mr. Marder that this is consistent with either the current or the proposed land use map. He stated that currently on the Future Land Use Map this is a public/semi-public park and is not intended to accommodate commercial development. The LDR clearly states that SC -3 districts are to implement the central business district land use. This rezoning is an attempt to rezone all of the Park to SC-3. This rezoning puts the cart well before the horse. This request should be postponed, not necessarily until after the referendum but until after we know the phase of the future land use map amendment approval by the State of Florida and, also until the issue of the proposed hotel/conference center is decided. The Land Use Amendment for Ft. Mellon Park and other City ordinances and agreements related to development of the Park are specifically tied to the single hotel/convention center and no other type of commercial development is intended. If this is true, the City should be proposing planned development for this site rather than SC -3. PD Zoning is intended to accommodate specific projects where a creative site design will be used to achieve a more desirable environment. The perfect zoning for this type of project is PD. PD Zoning insures that the development viii be carried out according to a specific site master plan. If the hotel/conference center is the sole justification for the land use and zoning changes, as we've been told, the City should apply PD Zoning rased on this specific project. Mr. Marder stated that the plan for the conference center is somewhat flexible at this time. It has changed a significant degree since it was first proposed. We have called out a 700' area on the East side. we don't know precisely where this begins, it shifts. The zoning is more exact with the flexibility of the development project itself to do it as a simple zoning classification. The comp plan and maps are not as exact for interpretation. Mr. Marder stated that the developer recommended an agreement, a change of the memorandum to understanding that included language that reflected either the referendum or the clearing of title. . Julian Johnson, Belle Aire Blvd., stated that he has been here since 1965 and has seen public access to the Lakefront dwindle by bits and pieces. He stated that he is concerned about the public access to a thoroughfare between Mellonville and other points on the Lakefront. He stated that he would like to see everything stopped until a planned development is presented. His main . concern is public access along the Lakefront and about the way it is - .. ` g. Mr. VonHerbulis moved to approve request for the central 9 acres ofwhat is described as Ft. Mellon Park. Mr. Skat seconded for discussion. Mr. Skat questioned the surrounding properties. Mr. Marder stated that basically everything around there is central business district. Public and semi - public is because the land is owned and utilized for public purposes. He would have preferred to make the whole area on the Future Land Use Plan Map central business district. Mr. Robert asked if it would be best if the Civic Center, the Chamber and the Museum are included in the C-3 zoning. He asked if there was any advantage in inclading these in the SC-3 district. Mr. Marder stated that it would provide greater flexibility with the SC-3 Zoning, to provide a more compaale type of building to the traditional downtown area as opposed to the RM01 Zoning. Mr. Skat withdrew his second. Mr. VonHerbulis amended his motion for approval for the Zoning to SC -3 from the central 9 acres and the westerly portion of this project as bounded by the westerly side of Sanford Avenue withholding the Easterly 700'. Seconded by Mr. Skat. Mr. McClanahan stated that there are two things that will determine if the development will take place and the second is going to determine the first. The first is the economic feasibility; and #2 is the thing that will determine a big portion of the economic feasibility is how far the City will stretch out there and give to the developer to cause it to happen. The City will have to stretch a long way with economic incentives in order to make this project feasible. Mr. McClanahan in opposition to the motion. All others in favor. Motion carried. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3, 1995 PAGE 4 The next item on the Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property located at 3865 Orlando Drive in a GC-2, General Commercial Zoning District to establish multi - family residential dwellings. Joe Kolb, Boyer Singleton, 520 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, and, Michael Nortman. the Prince Group, were present. Mr. Kolb stated that they have read the comments from Staff and concurs. The property is zoned GC -2 and demonstrates that apartments are a perfect use. Nit. Marder stated that the general planning policies that are put forth today is to put people in commercial areas, generally try to mix them up. He stated that the City analyzed all multiple family zoned land and found that there had been a tremendous shift in the way multiple family zoned lands are being used. In many cases, areas are being developed as single family under the process of a conditional use and small lot preliminary subdivisions. The potential for multiple family development and the anticipated need for it was not being met; and we needed to provide more areas that would provide sites for multiple family type development. Mr. Nortman, property owner, 77 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago, Ill, stated that he has owned the property for five years and has looked at many different uses. This property has had many site designs developed and one ofthe proposed development has been commercial. He stated that they felt the City of Sanford did not need any more commercial development along 17 -92. They feel the best use of this property is multi - family. They do not plan to finance this project with any bonds or any federal security. This will be a cash deal and believe that this will attract a higher quality tenant. Mr. Nortman stated that the project is very preliminary at this time and they are in the process of seeing how they can utilize more open space. They plan to have a gated co and will work closely with Staff as to their recommendations. Mr. Nortman stated that the setback requirements are 60' from the street. One concern was having an adequate boundary from the surrounding Sunland Estates. They do not want to build right up to the setback and plans to leave a very large tree boarder. Aft. Nortman stated that at this point they are not sure as to what the mix will be and the size of the buildings have not been determined. However, this property is zoned for 20 units per acre which would allow a maxinmim of 280, and they are proposing 260. The demand for housing is very strong. Multi-family is a downgrade and a better use for this property. Mr. Marder noted that there is not a significant difference in commercial and multi - family setback requirements. 35' tt1Yt16rmitn building setback and 10' physical buffer within which there is nothing but landscape. There is no difference in height restrictions, 35'. He stated that the City provides a choice of visual screening, either a cement block wall which is called Type I visual Screener or Type 2, which would mean a continuous hedge of dense shrub plantings obtaining a height of 6' within 18 months of the time of planting. Mr. Nortman stated that they would work with Staff on the screening and their recommendations. At this point, since there is no elevations , it would not be the appropriate time to commit to as to what exactly the buffer will be. He stated that they want to make a unified plan for the development. Mr. Nortman was not sure as to how his company would feel about a 6' concrete wall. He stated that they will do a gated c immunity so it will be bounded off Certainly everything will be in accordance with StaW s recommendations. Mr.. Nortman stated that this will be a mil of 2 and 3 story buildings. There will. be more 2 story than 3 story buildings, There will probably be a key gate at both entrances, one off Woodson and one off 17 -92. Mr. Marder added that the development will trigger a traffic study. Ed Dedelo, 907 Arabian Avenue, Winter Springs, spoke in favor of the request. Bob Doer, 2699 Lee Road, Winter Park, stated that The Prime Group knows what they are doing AIUSTUTES PLANNING AND ZONING CON[ MISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3, 1995 PAGE 5 in this industry. He stated that they wouldn't take a commercial piece of property and use if for n miti -- family unless it was going to be a very upscale project. Russell Green, 930 Cherokee Circle, spoke in opposition. He stated that everyone supporting this project has an address somewhere out of the City of Sanford. He noted that they can barely get onto 17 -92 now, The traffic flow is terrible. He asked what kind of privacy will they have. He does not want the development to happen. He asked what type of people will live here. Rita Hunter, 912 Cherokee Circle, stated that she has lived here since 1959. The apartment complex is not needed in this area. The park is overcrowded, there are traffic problems between Lake Mary Blvd, 17 -92 and 427. This development won't have enough parking to cover this many units. She stated that she would rather see a rental storage project at this location. Ms. Hunter stated that there are no traffic lights. She asked if the development will bring down the property value in Sunland Estates. Stephanie KrezinsK 1344 Oleander Avenue, stated that she was concerned about the statement that Russell Green had made regarding the racial makeup of this development. It seemed to her by what was said that they don't want Hispanics or Blacks in their neighborhood. Mary Garland, 907 Cherokee Circle, stated that her husband is crippled and she does not want someone staring down from the 3' story seeing what he is doing. It is disgusting that they would build an apartment next to single family. Steve Hunter, 912 Cherokee Circle, asked if Woodson Avenue be cut off to keep traffic out of the neighborhood. As it is right now, people come off 17 -92 to go to 427. It is just more traffic than the neighborhood can handle. If this project goes in, will they too come out of the back way and cut through Sunland. Ruth 0'N4 304 Fairmont Drive, stated that she has a pool and doesn't want anyone looking down on her. She is not the bikini type. Nelson Fernandez, 402 Cherokee Lane, was concerned about the traffic study. Mr. Marder noted that a traffic study could be made a part of the requirements and that it take into consideration Fairmont and Cherokee in Sunland Estates. Chris '?, 900 Cherokee Circle, asked where will the sewerage go. She stated that the system is falling apart. She has all the other concerns that were voiced here tonight. These are all leg timate concerns. Stanley Immich, 342 Fairmont Drive, asked how far from the 30" right -of -way will they build the fence noting that there would not be much land left. Julian Johnson, 214 Flamingo Drive, stated that his property has about reached its limit for storm water runof. He stated that he is not against developing this property, but he is concerned about the way it will be erected. I3is property is classified as lower water pressure. The water pressure comes from the City of Sanford. The City will serve this property. He stated that he can't see where this will benefit the residents of Sunland unless there is a lot of work done to the amenities of the surrounding area. Mr. VonHerbulis stated that this project will have to undergo a concurrency evaluation. Concurrency is a study of all hiffastructure, which has to do with the water, the sewer, the storm, the trash, the roads, etc., all facilities that create an infrastructure for any project. This project has to go through that process as one of the hurdles it has to jump before it gets approved. This will be addressed by the County and the City. NHNUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMM S SION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3, 1998 PAGE 6 Nancy Johnson, 214 Flamingo Drive, is concerned with where the children will play. Tom Rogers, Lake Dot Drive, made a motion to leave it commercial. He stated that a small business would be better because there are enough people in the area as it is. M r. Nortman stated that the average square feet win be between 800 and 940, may be a little less, on up tol 100 square feet. Estimated rental prices will be in excess of $700.40. 17 -92 can handle the traffic. There are 30' trees on site which will remain as a border and a buffer. On site drainage will be provided for. Woodson Avenue will be closed. There will be plenty of open space for the tenants. Lakes and a playground, and a pool with other amenities will be provided. Mr. Nortman stated that if there are any easements boundering his property he must abide by and in accordance with the law. On-site drainage win be provided for. Mr. Northman stated that regarding the quality of tenants, they have very stringent credit requirements to make sure that the people on their property can pay their rent because they are in the business of providing housing for a fee. There will be adequate parking along with adequate traffic along 17 -92. The apartments will impact the traffic the least. Mr. McClanahan moved on approval with Staff s recommendations with the addition of a Type 1 fence to be required at any place where this project abuts any single family residential property. Seconded by Mr. VonHerbulis. Mr. Robert, Mr. Skat, Mr. Valedno, and Mr. Garrett opposed. M r. McClanahan, Mr. Robert and Mr. VonHerbulis in favor. Motion failed. Per the applicant's request, Mr. McClanahan moved to table the request for a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use in conjunction with a Prelitninary Subdivision Flan for Carriage Cove Forth, property located at 900 E. Lake Mary Boulevard in an 3, Multiple Family residential Zoning District to establish a single family residential subdivision. Seconded by Mr. VonHerbulis. All in favor. Motion carried. Next on the Agenda was the consideration of the Site Plan for Lot 4, Central Park, Phase H for Ten -8 Fire Equipment, Inc., located at 141 Maritime Drive in a RI -1, restricted Industrial Zoning District. Dick Holsombach, 511 Central Park Drive, stated that this is a facility for Ten 8 Fire Equipment. Their business is bringing in new fire trucks and retrofi#tiag or providing the special fittings necessary for the various fire departments around the United States. Mr. Robert moved on approval. Seconded by Mr. VonHerbuhs. All in favor. Motion carried. M r. Garrett noted that the used car lot next to East Ocean still does not have the fence installed. M r. Marder stated that they are presently going through code enforcement. The owners have not gotten an approved site plan. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10 :00 P.M[ Q CW-4, �e - va-i -co O les R. Valerino, Chairman