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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.20.96FROM THE LAND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR June 12, 7996 ()Q To: Planning and Zoning Commission SUBJECT. Regularly scheduled !Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, 7: oo P.M., Thursday, June 20, 1996, in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, Sanford, Florida. AGENDA �. Hold a Public Nearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property located at 1420 Elm A venue in an SR -1A, , Single Family Dwelling Residen tia l Zoning District, for the purpose of trailer and equipment storage. Ownerlrepresentative: Dennis Aagaard 2. Any other business from floor or Commission Members. 3. Reports from staff. 4. Approval of Minutes. ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC. If a person decides to appeal s 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. City of Sanford Planning and zoning Commission Regularly Scheduled Meetin& 7:00 P.M. Thursday, JUNE 20 1996 City Commission Chambers, City Hall, Sanford, Florida ADDENDUM TO THE AGENDA 1. Consider the Final Plat for Placid Woods, Phase One, an 88 lot residential subdivision . F located at 300. Placid Lake Drive in an MR -1, Multiple Family Dwelling Residential Zoning District, Owner: Orion Real Estate and Development Co. Representative: Craig Rouhier 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 JUNE 20, 1996 7:00 P.M. CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynn Stogner Jim Valerino Helen Stairs Ben Dyal Mac McClanahan Otto Garrett Ross Robert Michael Skat MEMBERS ABSENT: Leon Brooks OTHERS PRESENT: Jay Marder, Director of Planning and Development Marion Anderson, Recording Secretary The first item on the Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property located at 1420 Elm Avenue in an SR -lA, Single Family Dwelling Residential Zoning District, for the purpose of trailer and equipment storage. Owner /representative: Dennis Aagaard. Dennis Aagaard, 2619 -B S. French Avenue, was present for representation. He handed out pictures of the site. Mr. Aagaard stated that he purchased this property as a storage yard and it is in better condition than some of the neighbor's property. He stated that there is no water nor power on the site and that it would not be feasible to bring in utilities at this time. Mr. Aagaard stated that there are no residences on this block. The City's storage yard and diesel shop have the same exposure to residences that are in the area. He stated that it is an unfair burden to him to provide utilities to. his site without the neighbors doing the same. Mr. Dyal asked why this application was brought before the Planning and Zoning Commission now. Mr. Marder stated that it came about because of some type of code enforcement process and that it now gives the City the opportunity for some upgrading. Jerry Harbin, 892 Silver Smith Circle, Lake Mary, stated that the property was purchased out of foreclosure. It has always been outside storage. Mr. Marder stated that it gives the City the opportunity to make modest improvements to the situation, and to take the opportunity for others to do the same when something like this comes up. Mr. Harbin stated that this arrived out of an unsigned complaint because Lot 4 was trying to sell. Mr. Aagaard stated that because of the complaint, they spent 4 to 6 days cleaning and that the property is in much better shape. There are still some items that need to be pulled out. Their intentions are to do routine maintenance from this P oint on. Mr. Marder stated that this site consists of a corner lot and that the chain link fence cannot be in the front yard building setback. He recommends that the fence be pushed back 25', or that the applicant chose the typical landscape buffer that could be 5' and provide a landscape buffer. Outdoor storage tends to come and go and change over time. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 20, 1996 PAGE 2 Mr. Harbin stated that there isn't anything in the yard that stays on a permanent basis. Ms. Stairs asked the applicant what is he willing to do to make site more appealing. Mr. Aagaard stated that Lot 4 has its own amount of debris. He has done a lot of work in cleaning up his site. Bill Terwilliger, 209 W. 15th Street, was present and in opposition to the request. He stated that he is concerned for the children because of speeders in the area. He is also concerned with the fence at the intersection regarding the site distance. The property is not regularly mowed. Mr. Terwilliger stated that the fence is like having a wall and it becomes a hazard. Mr. McClanahan noted that a more active use could be at this location because of the zoning. Outside storage requires a conditional use on general commercial zoning. General commercial is the highest zoning short of industrial. Mr. Dyal noted that the four -way stop helps tremendously. The City's side is more of a concern to him. Leslie Lynn, 308 W. 15th Street, was in opposition to the request. She stated that she is concerned that the site is an eyes,ore. There is a lean -to shed and beams on the site. She stated that she had a rat problem at her house and it was determined that some of the rats were coming from this site. This is an old, solid neighborhood and this site makes it unattractive. Eugene Holcomb of 216 W. 16th Street was in opposition to the request. He stated that this site defaces other property. He does not want this as a storage area. Mr. Skat moved on approval with Staff's recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Valerino. Mr. Dyal stated that he does not see any reasons for Staff's recommendations, but that he does believe the site should be maintained. Mr. Dyal stated that he understands residential concerns. He is not in favor of having the applicant spend a dime other than for maintenance. Mr. Stogner stated that he agrees with Mr. Dyal. This area has always been a storage area . The motion carried by a 5 to 3 vote. On the Addendum to the Agenda was the consideration of the Final Plat for Placid Woods, Phase One, an 88 lot residential Subdivision located at 300 Placid Lake Drive in a MR -1, Multiple Family Dwelling Residential Zoning District. Owner: Orion Real Estate and Development Co..; representative: Craig Rouhier. Steve Dill, 744 Highland Ave., Orlando, was present for representation. He stated that he was one of the two owners and that this project is very similar to Chase Groves. Mr. McClanahan moved for approval. Seconded by Mr. Valerino. All in favor. Motion carried. Mr. Dyal moved to approve the minutes as circulated. Seconded by Mr. Skat. All in favor. Motion carried. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 P . M. Helen Stai s, Chairperson I y K� From the Director Planning TO: City of Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission SUBJECT: Recommendations for Meeting of June 20, 1996 AAGAARD - Request conditional use approval to permit outdoor storage for trailer and equipment in a GC -2, General Commercial Zone located at 1420 Elm Avenue. 1. Site is Zoned GC -2, includes approximately 30,000 square feet and fronts West 15th Street and Elm Avenue. Site is surrounded by chain link fence and evidences equipment, trailer and materials storage. 2. Uses adjacent to the site include vacant land Zoned PD, antique sales, equipment /truck repair and metal fabrication Zoned GC -2 and single family dwellings Zoned SR -1A. 3. Recommend that outdoor storage be approved based on similar uses already established in the immediate area with the following conditions: a. A ten foot wide landscape strip in conformity with the City's landscape and buffer requirements, i.e., trees and shrubs, shall be provided adjacent to West 15th Street and Elm Avenue. In- ground irrigation shall be provided. b. In addition to the above - mentioned landscape, an opaque fence or wall with a minimum height of six feet shall be provided adjacent to West 15th Street and Elm Avenue. Such fence or wall shall be set back a minimum distance of ten feet from said streets. Chain link fence shall not be visible from directly adjacent to West 15th Street and Elm Avenue. C. The above - mentioned improvements, i.e., landscape and fencing, shall be maintained as long as the site is utilized for outdoor storage.