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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.04.97C -- a it of Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission Regularly Scheduled Meetin tin 7:00 P.M. Thursday, September 4, 1997 City Commission Chambers, City Hall, Sanford, Florida AGENDA 1. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request by Habitat for Humanity for a Dimensional Variance for property located at the southeast corner of Americana Blvd. and U.S. 17-92 in a GC- 2, General Commercial Zoning District. Tax Parcel I: 11--- 300 -041 -0000 Owner: Robert Smith, M.D. Representative: Michael McConnell 2. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Dimensional variance for Celeste Industries, Inc. located at 124 Commerce Way in a RI -1, Restricted Industrial Zoning District. Tax Parcel : 35 -19-30-524-0000-010 Owner: McCrory Holding Compan Representative: Michael W. Edwards 3. Any other business from floor or Commission Members. 4. Reports from Staff: • Downtown Commer i l District Rezoning Study Group 5. Minutes. 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 286.0105) 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, MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 4, 1997 7:00 P.M. CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS CITY HALL, SANFORD, FLORIDA MEMB PRESENT Ross Robert Otto Garrett Helen stairs Lynn Stogner Mac McClanahan Jim Valerino Mike Shat Ben Dyal - late MEMBERS ABSENT: James Hattaway O THERS PRESET Russ Gibson, Land Development Coordinator Marion Anderson, Recording Secretary Mrs. Stairs called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. First on the Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing to consider a request by Habitat for Humanity for a Dimensional Variance for property located at the southeast corner of Americana Blvd. and U.S. 17 -92 in a GC -2, General Commercial zoning District. Tax Parcel No: 11 -20 -30 -300- 0410 -0000. owner: Robert Smith, M.D. Representative: Michael McConnell. Chris LaFrance, 2331 Sherbrooke Road, Minter Park, and Cas Suvongse, consultant of Lake Mary, were present for representation. Mr. LaFrance stated that they are in the process of annexation and the signage is critical to this site. Mr. McClanahan stated that he is in favor of the variance because of the organization, the job they are doing in the community and the configuration of this piece of property. Mr. Robert moved on the request as per Staff's recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Skat for discussion. Mr. Robert stated that he like the idea of Habitat having the sign but that he does not like the precedent of going twice the size of what we have out there already. Mr. Robert amended his motion so that the approval is effective only at time of annexation. Amendment seconded by Mr. Skat. Mr. Robert in favor of the motion. All others opposed. Motion failed. Mr. Skat moved on approval as the applicant has applied with the contingency of annexation. Seconded by Mr. McClanahan. All in favor. Motion carried. Next on the Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Dimensional Variance for Celeste Industries, Inc. located at 124 Commerce Way in a RI -1, Restricted Industrial Zoning District. Tax Parcel No: 35- 19- 30- 524 -0000 -0100. Owner: McCrory Holding Company. Representative: Michael W. Edwards. _ Thomas Forsythe, 2467 Baldwin Road, Maitland, Vice President /General Manager for Celeste Industries was present for representation. He stated that the cover was installed without a permit. The business consists primarily of aircraft interiors, coach interiors and some boat interiors. Motor coaches have been stored underneath the cover while furniture is being reinstalled. He requested that the cover be temporarily allowed. He stated that they have looked at sites on the Sanford Airport for a new MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING of SEPTEMBER 4, 1997 PAGE 2 facility because the business has grown. He anticipates that permitting /construction will be finished by the third quarter of 1998. Mr. McClanahan moved on approval with a sunset provision of 18 months for removal of the cover. seconded by Mr. Skat . Mr. Valerino in opposition. All others in favor. Motion carried. Mr. Gibson noted that Mr. Marder has requested that the Commission appoint a representative to serve on an ad hoc committee relative the establishment of a downtown commercial district rezoning program. Mrs. Stairs stated that she had appointed Mr. McClanahan to serve on this committee because he was with the SC -3 zoning when it was initiated. If Mr. McClanahan is unable to attend, Mr. Robert will fill in. Mr. McClanahan moved to approve the Minutes as circulated. Seconded by Mr. Stogner. All in favor. Motion carried. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:37 P.M. Helen S s, Chairman r. � LL From the Director of Planning and Developme August 29, 1997 TO: City of Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission SUBJECT: Recommendations for Meeting of September 4, 1997 McCONNELVHABITAT FOR HUMANITY - Request a dimensional variance for signage for property Zoned GC -2, General Commercial located on the east side of U.S. Highway 17 & 92, north of Americana Boulevard. 1. Site is Zoned GC -2, General Commercial and includes approximately 2 acres. 2. According to a plan submitted by the applicant by SK Consortium, Inc., vehicular access to the site from U.S. Highway 17 & 92 - Orlando Drive will be provided by Americana Boulevard, a private street. 3. An approximately 22 foot wide strip connects the bulk of the site to U.S. Highway 17 & 92. The applicant requests a dimensional variance to locate a sign within the 22 foot wide strip. The City requires signs to be located a minimum distance of 15 feet from adjacent property lines. The specific dimensional variance would be 4 feet on each side of the strip. 4. The applicant also requests a dimensional variance to the square footage requirement, specifically from the maximum 50 square feet to 75 square feet. The City permits additional square footage ".. in cases where three or more separate stores or business are located on the same premises ... ," for example, an additional 25 square feet is permitted when the floor area is 0 to 24,999 square feet for a total detached sign surface area of 75 square feet. 5. Other detached signs in the immediate vicinity of site appear to conform to the City's sign regulations in terms of square footage. Several such signs appear to be a maximum of fifty square feet. 6. Recommend that the request to vary the detach sign setback from adjacent property for a distance of up to 4 feet be granted based on the configuration of the property and the general predominance of similar signs already located in the immediate area. Recommend that the request to increase the square footage of the sign surface area be denied because there does not appear to be evidence of a hardship and other signage for similar business in the immediate area appear to conform to the City's sign standards. Planning Recommendations - Page 1 CELESTE INDUSTRIES, INC. - Request a dimensional variance to side yard setback for property Zoned RI -1, Restricted Industrial located at 124 Commerce Way. 1. Site is Zoned RI -1, Restricted industrial and includes an existing metal building being used for industrial purposes. 2. Applicant requests a dimensional variance to the side yard setback along the westerly property line where an "overhang" has been constructed without a permit. The overhang area is being utilized for outdoor storage activities, specifically boats. 3. The overhang encroaches into a ten foot utility easement. The existing building appears to be located approximately 17 feet from the westerly property line. 4. The site includes a paved concrete area that is approximately 65 feet by 125 feet located on the eastern side of the site. 5. Recommend denial of the request for a dimensional variance to the side yard setback because: • There does not appear to be a hardship associated with such variance; • The area encroaches into an easement; and, • Allowing the establishment of outdoor storage in such areas creates an undesirable precedence related to the appearance of the City's industrial parks. Planning Recommendations - Page 2