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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.03.97Cit of Sanfvrd Plannin and Zonin Commission F gul rly Scheduled Meetin 7:00 P.M. Thursday, April 3, 1997 Ciry Commission Chambers, City Hall, Sanford, Florida AGENDA 1, Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request from Myron Dwornick for a Conditional Use for Checkered Flag Care & Trucks Co, a proposed automobile dealer sales establishment located at 2601 Sanford Avenue ire a GC-2, General Commercial Zoning District. Tax i.: -2 -1- 503 - 0500 -0030 Owner: Eldean Howard Representative: Myron Dw rni i 2. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property located at 507 Oak Avenue in a BR -1, Single Family Residential Zoning District for the purpose of a duplex. Tax fro.: 2 -1 - -AG- 0704 -A Owner: Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp Representatives: Stephen Campbell and Eric Gray 3. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Dimensional Variance for the Wind chase Apartments, a proposed 352 unit apartment complex located at 2675 W. 25th street in a MR-3, Multiple Family Residential and a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District for an increase in the maximum building height: ' required; 43'6" proposed; a variance f 8'6". Tax 1110.: 02-20-30-300-0310-0000 Owner: Sanford Pine Ridge Ltd. Representative: Terror Foote, The Wilson Company 4. Consider the Site Plan for Wind chase Apartments, a 352 unit apartment complex located at 26751 W. 25th Street in a MR-3, Multiple Family Residential and GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District. TABLED: 3/20/97 Tax I.D. Number: 02-20-30-300-0310-0000 Property Owner: Sanford Pine Ridge Ltd. Representative: Lochrane Engineering, Inc. - Robert J. Lochrane, P.E. 5. Consider the Preliminary subdivision Plan for Gordon Subdivision, a proposed tern lot industrial park located at 601 Aero Lane in a RI -1, Restricted Industrial Zoning District. Tax I. D. Number: 2 -1 -- A E -1 900 -0000 Property Owner: Gordon Realty Partners Ltd. Representative: Sevin J. Bp I l i 6. Any other business f roan f lour or Corn m is i n Members. 7. Reports from Staff. 8. 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 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 ire advance of the meeting. � MINUTES } PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 3, 1997 7:00 P.M. CITY .COMMISSION CHAFERS CITY HALL, SANFORD, FLORIDA MFMERS PRESS T : Lynn Stogner Otto Garrett Michael Skat Mac McClanahan Ross Robert Jim Valerino Leon Brooks Ben Dyal MEMBERS ABSENT: Helen Stairs - excused OTHER PRESENT: Jay Marder, Director of Planning and Development Marion Anderson, Recording Secretary Mr. Valerino, Vice Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The first item on the Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing to consider a request from Myron Dwornick for a Conditional Use for Checkered Flag Cars & Trucks Co, a proposed automobile dealer sales establishment located at 2601 Sanford Avenue in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District. Tax No.: 06 -20- 31--503 - 0500 -0030; O wner: Eldean Howard; Representative: Myron Dwornick. Myron Dwornick, 4305 Stonebrook Dr., Sanford, was present for representation. He stated that this is an industrial area with detail shops and other car lots in the area. Mr. Dwornick stated that he would like to display 7 or 8 cars on the frontline, plus have 3 or 4 inside the security fence in the rear. There will be no repairs. He stated that the previous car lot had been approved for 9 cars on the frontline. No improvements are needed. He stated that a screen is up and lights are in place. The only thing that needs to be done is to change the sign on the building. There will be no repair nor bodywork done at this site. He stated that he would change tires and batteries. His hours of operation would be from 10 :00a.m. to 6:00p.m., Monday thru Saturday. There will be 2 employees, including himself. Mr. Dwornick stated this site was a used car lot 8 months ago and has been vacant since then. Bill Newman, 214 S. Oak Ave., was present for opposition. He stated that they are in the planning stages of having 8 residential units adjacent to this property for low income tenants. He is opposed to this use primarily because there are already two car lots located within a block of the property. He is concerned because there will be nowhere for Mr. Dwornick's customers to park and he is concerned that the customers will park in his lot. Mr. Newman stated that the building closest to this property is less than 10' from the property line. If this is approved, he requested that the hours of operation be limited and be screened from his tenants. He noted that they are trying to do everything to enhance . the livability in this area. He requested that the car lot extend the wooden fence out to the sidewalk. Mr. Dwornick stated that the chain link fence is on the car lot property. There will not be a lot of activity to warrant more improvements. Mr. Stogner moved to approve based.on Staff's recommendations. Seconded by Mr. McClanahan. Mr. Marder noted that the Commission will review a site plan unless the Commission wants to delegate this to Staff. Mr. Stogner amended his motion to grant Staff approval to review the site plan with landscaping to be included MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 3, 1997 PAGE 2 and to base the approval on what was there before regarding the number of cars. Mr. Skat requested that Staff include the history of properties in future agenda packets particularly on used car lots. In opposition to the motion were Mr. Skat and Mr. Valerino. All others in favor. Motion carried. Next on the Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property located at 507 Oak Avenue in a SR -1, Single Family Residential Zoning District for the purpose of a duplex. Tax No.: 25- 19- 30- 5AG- 0704 -006A; owner: Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp.; Representatives: Stephen Campbell and Eric Gray. Eric Gray, agent for Stephen Campbell (owner), 868 Silverwood Dr., Lake Mary, stated that Mr. Campbell closed on the property last week. He stated that he was quite concerned with the newspaper article that appeared earlier in the week. Some neighbors raised concern due to parking. There is adequate parking in the rear of the structure. He stated that the owner is basically looking for an in - law apartment. The owner's mother has shown a lot of interest in moving here because of strong family ties. The owner will be moving his entire family here. Mr. Gray stated that there are 4 parking spaces within the confines of the property. Mr. Campbell has this property in a rehab program and will spend thousands of dollars on this structure. The structure that will constitute the duplex is behind the main house. It has its own entrances and stands alone. Mr. Gray stated that the structure would be owner /occupied. Mr. Campbell's mother has family in the area and has given serious consideration to moving from New York and living in the apartment. Mr. Campbell will pe rso na lly be living here with his family. He stated that the owner was aware of the single family zoning at the time of purchase of this property. Rehabilitation of the structure will take approximately two months. Mr. Marder explained that his recommendations are based on previous actions of this Commission. In 1983 the City rezoned this area from multiple family to single family. The City has continued the policy to encoura a single family dwellings in this neighborhood and has denied proposals for multiple family dwellings based on various cases seen over the past ten plus years. The zoning would allow persons related to live in this property. The City expects owners of these P37operties to make them into single family residences. Mr. cClanahan pointed out that the difference in multi family and duplex is that the multi family is 3 or more units. i Martha we 500 Palmetto Avenue, spoke that regardless of what it was before it there are problems that come along with Bruce Penn, 518 O�k Ave., stated that he another rental in this neighborhood. in opposition. She stated is now single family and rentals. did not want to see Linda Kuhn, 305 P lmetto Avenue, stated that the parking is the l east of their co cerns. The property should be single family. Stephen Myers, 71 Oak Ave., stated that this is giving up some control and he diI not want rental units in the area. John Mercer, 708 6ak Ave., stated that although he had a garage apartment for rent at one time, there is no way he would do it again. He does nqt want to see rental units come into the area. Walter Padgett, 420 Oak Ave., agreed with all the rest. There were approximately 17 hands raised in opposition to this request. Mr. Gray reiterated that there is no access from the main house to the apartment and that it would be difficult to break a wall to gain access. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 3 1997 PAGE � Mr. Robert moved to deny based on established City policy and Staff's recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Skat. Mr. Dyal stated that it has nothing to do with the mother, that it is a rental issue. Mr. Brooks stated that this Commission should be consistent with its recommendations. He noted that if it is allowed in some places in the district, then the whole issue of the district needs to be re- thought. This is a political issue. Mr. Brooks stated that those persons in the audience in opposition should look at all the inconsistencies in the historic district. Mr. Dyal noted that if anything is on the agenda concerning the historic district, there should be representation from the Historic Preservation Board. Mr. Brooks in apposition to the motion. All others in favor. Motion carried. Next on the Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Dimensional Variance for the Windchase Apartments, a proposed 352 unit apartment complex located at 2575 W. 25th Street in a MR -3, Multiple Family Residential and a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District for an increase in the maximum building height: 35' required; 43 proposed- a variance of 8 ". Tax No.: 02 -20 -30 -300- 4310 -0000; owner: Sanford Pine Ridge Ltd.; Representative: Terry Foote, The Wilson Company. Jim Black of Forum Architecture, 745 Oriental Ave., Altamonte, was present for representation. He displayed exhibits showing what the building elevations of the roof design would look like if they had to meet the limitations, and a display of what it would like if approved as proposed. The two story building requires the greatest height distance. The other requires 4 or 5' variances. Higher heights are not achieved until inside the development. Type 5 building have fewer units. Jack Faulkner, 1028 S. Pineridge Circle, stated that he was the spokesman for the condos and that they support of Nilson company with this development. The Nilson Company has worked with the people of Pineridge and has solved every single problem. They are in support of the Wilson Company and would like to know hoer they can help the Nilson Company. There is no objection. There being no one further to speak in favor of or against the request, Mr. McClanahan moved to approve per Staff's recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Stogner. All in favor. Motion carried. Next was the consideration of the Site Plan for Windchase Apartments, a 352 unit apartment complex located at 2675 W. 25th Street in a MR - 3, Multiple Family Residential and GC - 2, General Commercial Zoning District. TABLED: 3/20/97. Tax I.D. Number: 02- 20 - 30 - 300 - 0310 - 0000; Property owner: Sanford Pine Ridge Ltd.; Representative: Lochrane Engineering, Inc. - Robert J. Lochrane, P.E. Mr. McClanahan moved to remove from the table. Seconded by Mr. Dyal. All in favor. Motion carried. Terry Foote, T C Ninety -Five, Ltd., 6200 Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa, and Bob Lochrane, Lochrane Engineering, were present. Mr. Foote stated that they have blocked off one entrance that has been dedicated to Pineridge. There will be a second entrance on Old Lake Mary Road and one entrance off 46A. The gate going into the condominium property off of old Lake Mary Road will be closed at night and open during the day. The automatic gate off 46 will be the same. Mr. Skat moved to approve with Staff's recommendations. Seconded by Mr. McClanahan. Mr. Dyal opposed. All others in favor. Motion carried. Next was the consideration of the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Gordon Subdivision, a proposed ten lot industrial park located at 601 Aero Lane in a RI -1, Restricted Industrial Zoning District. Tax I.D. Number: 26- 19- 30- 5AE- 1900 -0000; Property owner: Gordon Realty Partners Ltd.; Representative: Kevin J. Spolski.. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING of APRIL 3, 1997 PAGE 4 Kevin Spolski, 2805 Carrier Ave., stated that they are having to abide by strict regulations. There will be a brick wall on Aero and an upgrade of the industrial area. Meisch Road is a dirt road and will never go through. Retention will go to the east towards Airport Blvd. the popoff will go south then east. Mr. Dyal moved on approval. Seconded by Mr. Skat. All in favor. Motion carried. Mr. Dyal, asked what is happening with the condemnation on Escambia. Staff is to check. Mr. Stogner requested some data on used car lots in City. Mr. McClanahan moved to approve the Minutes as circulated. Seconded by Mr. Garrett. All in favor. Motion carried. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. U AL J s Valerino, Mice Chairman ii I r .l, 6L From the Director of Planning and Development March 28, 1997 TO: City of Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission SUBJECT: Recommendations for Meeting of April 3, 1997 DWORNICK - Request conditional use permit to establish automobile sales for property Zoned GC -2, General Commercial located at 2601 Sanford Avenue. 1. Site is Zoned GC -2 and includes a small building. Site fronts a major thoroughfare, Sanford Avenue and 26th Street. 2. Site dimensions appear to be approximately 113.4 feet by 84.61 feet. This includes area located between Sanford Avenue and the existing wooden fence. Site includes approximately 9600 square feet. 3. Various commercial uses are located along Sanford Avenue including a small shopping center, single family dwellings, offices and automobile sales. 4. Recommend approval of the request to establish an automobile sales lot based on similar uses already established in the immediate area. Also, due to the limited size of the site, recommend that the number of automobiles allowed to be displayed on the site be limited to a number agreed upon by the Planning and Zoning Commission subsequent to site plan review and approval. CAMPBELUGRAY - Request a conditional use to establish a two - family dwelling for property Zoned SR -1, Single Family Residential located at 507 South Oak Avenue. 1. The site is Zoned SR -1, Single Family Residential and includes a two story building. The building is considered to be a contributing structure in the Old Sanford Residential Historic District. 2. Uses adjacent to the site include the City -owned Bettye D. Smith Cultural Arts Center, a boarding house known as the Florida Hotel, a church parking lot, a City park and various single family dwellings. 3. In 1983 the City rezoned the site and surrounding area from multiple family to single family zoning. That rezoning action established a City policy to discourage dwelling with more than one unit per building and generally encourage single family dwellings. Since 1983 the City has denied several requests to establish two family and multiple family dwellings in the SR -1 Zone that includes the site. Planning Recommendations - Page 1 4. Recommend denial of the conditional use request to establish a two family in a SR -1 Zone based on the City's established policy in the area to discourage such uses and encourage single family residential uses. FOOTE - Request a dimensional variance regarding building height for property Zoned MR -3, Multiple Family Residential and GC -2, General Commercial located in area bounded by Airport Boulevard, County Road 46A and Old Lake Mary Road. Site is Zoned MR -3, Multiple Family Residential. A portion of site includes existing utility infrastructure from uncompleted multiple family development. The site fronts three major streets, Airport Boulevard, County Road 46A and Old Lake Mary Road. 2. Uses adjacent to site include existing multiple family dwellings in an area Zoned MR -3, Multiple Family Residential a veterinary clinic Zoned RC -1, Restricted Commercial and a shopping center Zoned GC -2, General Commercial. 3. The proposed dimensional variance is intended to permit a 43 foot, 6 inch building height instead of the maximum permitted height of 35 feet. The requested variance would be 8 feet, 6 inches. The applicant has submitted information that indicates that the proposed roofs are typical of apartments that include three story buildings. The applicant also states that a lower roof would be unattractive and tend to increase the potential for roof leaks. 4. Adjacent Pine Ridge Condominium buildings include three story units of an undetermined height. Also, nearby Stonebrook Apartments have three story buildings with a building height of 39 feet, 4 inches. The buildings received certificate of occupancy in 1991. The City's records does not indicate that a variance was granted for either complex. 5. Recommend approval of the requested dimensional variance of 8 feet, 6 inches based on similar apartment buildings already established in general vicinity of site and, as such, general compliance with dimensional variance criteria. Planning Recommendations - Page 2