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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.07.95FROM THE LAND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR TO: Planning and Zoning Commission SUBJECT: Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, 7:00 P.M., Thursday, December 7, 1995, in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, Sanford, Florida. AGENDA 1. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property located at 2927 Orlando Drive, Units 9, 10 & 11 in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District, for the purpose of on premises consumption, regardless of alcoholic content. Owner: Harry Robson Representative: Peter Rudez 2. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property located at the Sanford Plaza, Unit A, in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District, for the purpose of auto and truck service, retail tire and auto service center. Owner: Sanford Plaza, Inc. Representative: Stan Smith 3. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property located as 301 Central Park Drive in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District, for the purpose of office /warehouse. Owner: Leo Trepanier and Thomas Oyler Representative: Dick Holsombach 4. Consider the Site Plan for a wholesale storage use for Lot 14, Northstar Business Park, located at 301 Central Park Drive in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District. Owner: Leo Trepanier and Thomas Oyler Representative: Dick Holsombach - Canterbury Concepts 5. Consider the Site Plan for ACI Income Fund PD, a commercial development with three restaurants and one service station /convenience store located at 4593 West 1 st Street in a PD, Planned Development Zoning District. Owner: ACI Income Fund, Ltd. Representative: James G. Willard 6. Any other business from floor or Commission 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 Sanford (FS286.0105) 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 WORKSESSION DECEMBER 7, 1995 6:30 P.M. CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS WORKSESSION: MEMBERS PRESENT: Mac McClanahan Jim Valerino Lynn Stogner Ross Robert Helen Stairs Mark Platts OTHERS PRESENT: Cheryl Osborn, Seminole County Tony VanderWorp, Seminole County Tony Matthews, County Comprehensive Planning Division Russ Gibson, Land Development Coordinator Marion Anderson, Recording Secretary The Worksession was called to order at 6:30 P.M. Tony VanderWorp stated that in 1993 when the County's Comprehensive Plan was being prepared, they identified a need for an economic action plan for Seminole County. There are 50 actions in the Plan. Part of this plan was to develop and diversify our economy. Reasons for the plan included the fact that the County wanted more businesses to come into the County; the unemployment rate went up over 6% which identified the need for more basic businesses and service type jobs to help the recession; and the County wanted more higher paying jobs. One action was to update the North I -4 Corridor in Seminole County, in conjunction with the City of Lake Mary and the City of Sanford, to insure that enough land was available for those basic industries that the County wants to pull in. Mr. VanderWorp stated that in July of 94, the County conducted a study called "Promoting The Development of Target Industry in the North I -4 Corridor ". Three things came out of this Study. No. 1 is that the County has already invested $23 million in infrastructure with another $260 million of infrastructure planned for the Greenway, the 46A Interchange, and additional water and sewer distribution infrastructure. The cities and the County are making huge investments in this area. This is another reason to update the land use. 300 of the projected jobs in Seminole County are projected to go into this corridor. The County has viewed different types of development happening around interchanges and found a small portion of the businesses were what the County calls "basic businesses ". Highway 436 is a good example. There is not that much business at this interchange. He stated that the County looked at the typical development projects that had been approved, Northgate, Southgate, a couple of mixed use projects at Heathrow, about 5 or 6 recent projects and calculated the acreage that was dedicated to these businesses and found that it was about 13 to 150. Based upon this, the County felt that having the typical, suburban type development really wasn't a good investment based upon the amount of infrastructure and the amount of jobs projected. The County has tried to project areas in the Plan for target businesses. Based upon major reasons to do more planning, the County updated the area. Previously, it was called High Intensity Planned Development which is just mixed use. The County wanted to put in higher intensity uses in this area. They refined a land use plan that targets the targeted businesses. This is on Table B -40 in the handout. These type of companies are high paying jobs with basic services. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSESSION DECEMBER 7, 1995 PA( - ,F. Mr. VanderWorp stated that Seminole County rated No. 2 in the nation in terms of business planning. A point made in their report was that Seminole County is starting to attract basic businesses. Tony Matthews stated that in order to accomplish the work, a four - stepped process was developed: 1) the need to have the proper landuse; 2) the need to have the right zoning districts; 3) the need to administratively rezone some property; and 4) a master plan will have to be done. The Master Plan will need to identify infrastructure and how to pay for it. With respect to public hearings and additional community input, in October the County held a public workshop that was very successful. The County is planning to have one or two workshops next year. The County is planning to present the Master Plan to the Board of County Commissioners in January. Also, the County is looking into adding some more properties to the area by doing more land use amendments next Summer. Mr. Matthews stated that the Board will be considering adopting the land use plan some time in March. Some time in June, the Master Plan will be formalized and also the County will be looking into administrative rezonings. Mr. VanderWorp stated that to expedite the permitting process for companies that want to come into the County to do something other than target industry, they could come in for administrative rezoning. The type of residential that would be compatible to the area would be high density residential. The whole area not only allows target industry but allows high density residential. The only constraint that the County has done is to limit low density residential subdivisions in commercial locations. With respect to low density residential, it is allowed if it abuts an existing subdivision. Mr. VanderWorp stated that the County is trying to be pro- active from a business sense. Mr. McClanahan questioned the two outparcels. Mr. VanderWorp stated that they are in the City. One is the Hickman Industrial Park, which will be left industrial, and the other is the Railroad Line. Mr. Platts questioned the properties on 46 since it is the main gateway into Sanford. He asked if the zoning code being proposing or master plan would include higher standards for landscaping. Mr. VanderWorp stated that the Master Plan deals with the transportation system in the area primarily since water and sewer are there, but also includes community aesthetics. View from the road will be protected with respect to outside storage. He stated that they would landscape the road and interchanges. To accomplish this, the County is trying to get planning level dollars. They are planning to install trees every 25' with a 2 1/2" caliber. This needs to be augmented with some public landscaping. Regarding residential that would want to come in, Mr. VanderWorp stated that with respect to subdivisions, buildings get setback further, double rows of trees, 6' walls, spaces are used for retention, not for parking or other active uses. Basically, what is done is that screen is installed and the use is moved back so that you don't hear or see the noise. The individual homes in the area are transitional issues. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 7, 1995 7:00 P.M. CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynn Stogner Ross Robert Jim Valerino Helen Stairs Ben Dyal Mac McClanahan Mark Platts MEMBERS ABSENT: Leon Brooks Mike Skat OTHERS PRESENT: Russ Gibson, Land Development Coordinator Marion Anderson, Recording Secretary Mrs. Stairs 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 for a Conditional Use for property located at 2927 Orlando Drive, Units 9, 10 & 11 in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District, for the purpose of on premises consumption, regardless of alcoholic content. Owner: Harry Robson; representative: Peter Rudez. Peter Rudez, 3639 Orlando Drive, stated that he is trying to relocate his business, Sergio's, because of his lease. He has been in business for 6 -1/2 years in the Wal -Mart Plaza. He stated that he has had a full liquor license for 3 -1/2 years. Mr. McClanahan questioned the letter addressing parking for a 12- month period of time; 6 months and renewable for another 6 months. Mr. Rudez stated that the neighbors behind him has agreed to let him use their parking spaces, and also the J.C. Penny's Plaza. Mr. McClanahan stated that the City needs something in writing to bind the parking agreement. He stated that the restaurant will have 150 seats with night time hours being the busiest time. Mr. Gibson stated that Staff had advised the applicant that there was not adequate parking on -site to accommodate that intense of a restaurant use and the applicant sought to seek additional parking from the adjacent business owners. Mr. McClanahan stated that the City would need some type of legal document between the parties to establish the parking agreement. Mr. Dyal asked how many parking spaces are needed. Mr. Gibson stated that it is based on the number of seats in the restaurant. The applicant would need approximately 60 or 70 parking spaces in and above those allocated for the other uses at the Center Mall. He stated that the Commission is looking at a use issue tonight and perhaps site plan review and approval in conjunction with this request. Mr. Gibson stated that typically, reuse site plans do not come before this Board. Staff usually handles them. One solution or option that perhaps could be mitigated would be that if the City does not get anything more binding, and since the offer is only for 6 months, then in that period of time the applicant could request a dimensional variance for those parking spaces. Based on discussion with the applicant, and because of his peak hours of business, the parking space usage would differ from other businesses in the Mall. The 6 month period of time could allocate a period of trial to determine whether or not the site could accommodate that use. Mr. Dyal stated that it also indicates that MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 7, 1995 PA(,F, they could have a renewal for another 6 months of use if they asked for it. 40 or so parking spaces are at the former auto parts facility. There was no one else present to speak in favor of or against the request. Mr. Dyal moved for approval as presented. Seconded by Mr. Valerino. Mr. McClanahan asked if any contingencies would be placed on the approval. Mr. Dyal stated that regarding the alcohol, he did not have a problem with this and stated that the City would do a good job in making sure that things are safe. Mr. Dyal stated to vote just on the liquor. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item was to hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property located at the Sanford Plaza, Unit A, in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District, for the purpose of auto and truck service, retail tire and auto service center. Owner: Sanford Plaza, Inc.; representative: Stan Smith. Stan Hill, 2858 Sanford Ave., stated that they would be using the northwest 4,000 square feet of the Sanford Plaza, Penny's Unit. He stated that all facilities are still there and that it would be fairly easy to restore this into an auto and light truck service center /retail tire sales without any major impact. All service will be within the building. There are four bay doors facing the parking lot that autos will pull into for service. Mr. Hill stated that there will be full auto service. The awning in back is primarily for weather and for staging cars before any work is done. Tires will be stored in a corner outside storage area that is block, completely enclosed in, and there are some inside storage. The dumpster will be in the rear of building. Mr. Hill stated that there will be no body work nor any painting. Primarily, the business involves tires, front end work and minor mechanical. 5:30 is the closing hour, but it may increase an hour. Mr. Hill stated that regarding the landscaping, with the owner's approval, they are willing to put in some type of planter area to reduce the visibility to the rear portion of the building. He stated that the awning is important for inclement weather. Mr. Robert asked if the owner was aware of Staff's recommendations. Mr. Hill stated that he had spoken with the owner and as he understands it, there will be no problem with Staff's recommendations except for one concern that he had regarding the signage. Mr. Robert asked Staff if the tenant of the 4,000 square feet has to landscape the entire Plaza. Mr. Gibson stated that it is one of the conditions that Staff is recommending, that the landscaping and buffer requirements be provided for the entire frontage along 17 -92. However, it has been brought to Staff's attention by the applicant that there is the proposed Expressway alignment that may affect a portion of this site. There may be some adjustments to Staff's recommendations based on that. Staff's recommendations is that the landscaping be a condition for this approval. Mr. Hill stated that his feeling is that there will not be a problem with the landscaping. Mr. McClanahan stated that his concern regarding landscapingwould only be with that portion of the building that this applicant will be occupying. The end of the building. To impose on them the whole open area doesn't make much sense. Mr. Gibson stated that an additional comment beyond the landscaping is the signage. Regarding condition No. 4 of Staff's recommendation, Mr. Marder was approached by the Building Official that perhaps this was an excessive condition on this particular applicant. It was his understanding that it was Mr. Marder's interest to withdraw this condition. In essence, the standards for MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 7, 1995 PAGE 3 conditional use approval, Standard No. 4, would apply nonetheless. There was no one else present to speak in favor of or against the request. Mr. Robert moved to approve with Staff's recommendations: A, B and C. Seconded by Mr. Platts. Mr. Stogner, Mr. Robert, and Mr. Platts in favor. All others in opposition. Motion failed. Mr. Dyal moved to approve the request with Staff's comments A and C, and to limit comment B for the applicant's portion of the property that abuts the end of his building, from the driveway to the driveway north. Mr. Hill stated that he is willing to see that the portion from the entrance into the Plaza back to the where the Church is, is landscaped. Seconded by Mr. Robert. Mr. Platts opposed. All others in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property located as 301 Central Park Drive in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District, for the purpose of office /warehouse. Owner: Leo Trepanier; representative: Dick Holsombach. Dick Holsombach, 1218 E. Langley Ct., Lake Mary, was present for representation. He stated that this property is within Northstar Business Park. The north portion of Northstar Business Park has GC -2 zoning rather than industrial. The proposed business is an electronic battery distribution business. The batteries are used in computers, electronic equipment, car phones, etc. This is the same type use as the adjacent buildings. Mr. Gibson stated that this portion of the Park is zoned GC -2, and that this use requires a conditional use. Mr. Holsombach stated that a small part of the front of the building will have a small retail store. Mr. Robert moved on approval based on similar uses nearby. Mr. Dyal seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item was the consideration of the Site Plan for a wholesale storage use for Lot 14, Northstar Business Park, located at 301 Central Park Drive in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District. Owner: Canterbury Concepts, Inc.; representative: Dick Holsombach. Dick Holsombach was present for representation. He stated that the builders want to have enough land to expand in the future if the business grows because of the low ratio of improvements to the lot. Sheet flow of water is to the east. The slab is the probably the highest slab that is out there. The shared driveway will be with Peoples' Gas. Mr. Holsombach stated that he and the City Engineer are in complete agreement as to how they will handle the drainage ditch and that he intends to abide by all recommendations of the Engineer. The dumpster will be located directly behind the building and will not be visible from the front. He stated that the landscaping will exceed City requirements. Mr. Roberts moved for approval subject to staff's recommendations. Seconded by Mr. McClanahan. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item was the consideration of the Site Plan for ACI Income Fund PD, a commercial development with three restaurants and one service station /convenience store located at 4593 West lst Street in a PD, Planned Development Zoning District. Owner: ACI Income Fund, Ltd.; representative: James G. Willard. Due to lack of representation. Mr. Dyal moved to table. Mr. McClanahan seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. Mr. Robert moved to approve the Minutes as circulated. Seconded by Mr. Platts. All in favor. Motion carried. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 7, 1995 Pzr-7 A Mr. Gibson noted that he would be transmitting a copy of the 1996 schedule of meeting dates in the next agenda packet. Mr. Valerino asked Staff to find out how many used car lots and auto tire changing places are within the City limits. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.