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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.05.95FROM THE LAND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR September 28, 1995 TO: Planning and Zoning Commission SUBJECT: Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, 7:00 P.M., Thursday, October 5, 1995, in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, Sanford, Florida. AGENDA 1. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Planned Development Rezone from SC -1, Special Commercial, to PD, Planned Development, for property located as the western half of the marina island. Owner: Venture 32 Representative: Bruce Andersen 2. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property located at 330 Towne Center Circle in a PD, Planned Development, Zoning District for the sale of alcoholic beverages. Owner: Burdines, Inc. Representative: Deanna Salvaggio 3. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property located at 3851 S. Orlando Drive in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District for the purpose of the installation of an above ground 1000 gallon propane tank. Owner: U -Haul Company Representative: James A. Ferro 4. Consider the Site Plan for Darden Restaurants (Olive Garden & Red Lobster) at Seminole Towne Center located at 10 and 20 Towne Center Circle, respectively, in a PD, Planned Development Zoning District. Owner: GMRI, Inc. Representative: Richard D. Merkel, P.E., PEC, Inc. 5. Consider the Site Plan for Welcome Center and Dollar Rent -A -Car facilities at Orlando Sanford Airport, located at 2 Red Cleveland Blvd, in a RI -1, Restricted Industrial Zoning District. Owner: City of Sanford - Lessee: Central Florida Terminals, Inc. Representative: Nelson Blankenship, Jr., AIA /Steven F. Jones, BRPH, Inc. S. Consider the Site Plan for AutoZone located at 2414 French Avenue in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District. Owner: AutoZone, Inc. Representative: Richard T. Fricke, RS &H, Inc. 7. Any other business from floor or Commission Members. 8. Reports from Staff. 9. 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. 10 MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 5, 1995 7:00 P.M. CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynn Stogner Helen Stairs Mac McClanahan Ben Dyal Ross Robert Leon Brooks MEMBERS ABSENT: Mark Platts Jim Valerino Michael Skat *j4 �W!j;' *i5+1"MtiF Jay Marder, Director of Planning and Development 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 Planned Development Rezone from SC -3, Special Commercial, to PD, Planned Development, for property located as the western half of the marina island. Owner: Venture 32; representative: Bruce Andersen. Bruce Andersen of Andersen and Associates, 3685 Midiron Drive, Winter Park, was present for representation on behalf of Venture 32. He stated that the Courthouse, in relationship to downtown Sanford, is very important. He stated that he had worked on some of the studies, regarding the Courthouse, for the County. When looking at the magnitude of a 282,000 square foot building, it would impact the downtown area considerably. New offices, retail stores, dining opportunities and more hotel space are needed. The request by Venture 32 is in reaction to the Courthouse. If the Courthouse goes downtown it would be a prime location for having additional hotel rooms, and having a festival shopping center. If the Courthouse leaves the downtown area, then this application would be mute. Mr. Andersen stated that this project would be small scale, probably 40,000 square feet, one story. He stated that he was aware of Staff' s recommendations and concurs with them. Mr. Robert asked what exactly does the new zoning gives the owner. Mr. Andersen stated that the biggest thing would be the parking considerations. The way the Codes are now is that parking has to be provided on -site and Venture 32 would like to have options of considering off -site parking. Mr. Robert stated that PD Zoning gives the freedom to set an intensity of use and have the freedom to move things around with the site plan. Mr. Robert asked if the only advantage would be off -site parking in this case. Mr. Andersen stated that PD zoning could be approved with conditions. Mr. Robert asked if the Commission was to deny the rezoning, would Mr. Andersen then come in and ask for a conditional use for parking. Mr. Marder stated that this request is probably the most appropriate avenue for the Commission to consider because of the comprehensive fashion of the entire site, the use and intensity and the unique aspects of the parking. Mr. Robert asked how and when the parking would be available. He asked how would customers be motivated to use the off -site parking. Mr. Andersen stated that most of the time half of the parking lot is empty. The parking that will be on -site for this proposal would lie more than adequate to handle most of the cases. Mr. Andersen stated that they are MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 5, 1995 PAGE 2 hoping, with peak times, to go off -site to a City revenue producing garage. The developer has to pay the City for off -site parking spaces. Mr. Robert asked what would motivate people to walk off - site. for parking. Mr. Andersen stated that they would like to create an urban situation and are trying to create multi.- usage. There is enough going on in downtown to attract and motivate people. Mr. Dyal asked if the City would be giving up some of the number of spaces required, just saying off -site and if the City is saying how far off -site. Mr. Marder stated that the City would not be giving up on the number of required parking spaces. He stated that the City does not know how these parking facilities will be provided, but that the City is saying that the parking spaces will be provided one way or another. Mr. Dyal questioned the 5 years plus 5 years extension of the PD Zoning. Mr. Marder stated that the initial 5 years was placed in by the applicant and he placed in the additional 5 years with City Commission discretion. He stated that it is surprising how fast 5 years goes by on zoning. Mr. Dyal asked why would the City want to hang another five years out. Mr.. Marder stated that it is ultimately left up to the City Commission. Mr. Stogner asked what occupancy rate does the owner have now because the size of rooms and the parking spaces will double. Mr. Andersen stated that he did not know the occupancy rate but that the owner, out of Connecticut, wants to redo the hotel more as a business hotel.. Mr. Stogner stated that he has a problem with the 5 year extension.. He stated that the City should stay with the 5 year zoning and not tie this property up for 10 years. Mr. Marder stated that the City Commission does have the option to extend the zoning for another 5 years. Mr. Robert stated that he likes the idea. of festival shops. He asked if the actual motel was designed to support another two stories. Mr. Andersen stated that if all goes well the existing motel will be torn down and a new one constructed. Mr. Dyal stated that he is concerned with the traffic on Lakefr.ant. Mr. Marder stated that the City, right now, has the obligation to take care of the Marina, the land, the stability of the seawall, and the functioning of the boat ramps. He stated that he thinks, if we could, it should all be mixed use buildings on the Marina with parking some place else. Mr. McClanahan stated that initially, he had concerns about the parking but the way the provisions are set up and the developers are not going to shoot themselves in the foot, if they don't have parking, they're not going to build the facility. He feels necessity will control the biggest part of it. Mrs. Stairs stated that she doesn't have a problem with the extension of time because even if the Courthouse does or does not stay downtown it will take a number of years before they get started. She suggested that the other Commissioners take a look at the Waterfront Steering Committee's plan, because this works right in with the plans. Mr. Robert stated that he feels it would be wiser to leave the zoning as it is. Since the only problem is the off -site parking, they could design the hotel at the time it is ready to go to 400 units. Mr. McClanahan moved to recommend approval based on the stipulations of Staff. Mr. Brooks seconded. Mr. Robert opposed. Motion carried. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 5, 1995 PAGE 3 The next item on the Agenda was to hold a consider a request for a Conditional Use for 330 Towne Center Circle in a PD, Planned District for the sale of alcoholic beverages. Inc.; representative: Deanna Salvaggio. Public Hearing to property located at Development, Zoning Owner: Burdines, Deanna Salvaggio, 349 Athens Square, Altamonte Springs, stated that she was present representing Burdines. She stated that the wine and champagne would be prepackaged for holidays. There will be no consumption on premises and that there would be no hard liquor. Mr. Robert asked if she needed to have a packaged license. Ms. Salvaggio stated that they needed a license to sell pre - packaged items. There was no one else present to speak in favor of or against the request. Mr. Stogner moved to approve with the condition of the sale wine and champagne only. Mr. Robert seconded. 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 3851 S. Orlando Drive in a GO -2, General Commercial Zoning District for the purpose of the installation of an above ground 1000 gallon propane tank. Owner:: Company; representative: James A. Ferro. James Ferro of Ferrellgas, 2352 Sun Valley Circle, Winter Park and Jeremy: Frank with U -Haul, 3500 S. Orange Ave, Orlando were present for representation. Mr. Ferro stated that the rendering indicates what they will be trying to do regarding landscaping. He stated that they would like to install a horizontal, 1000 gallon propane tank for resale of gas to the public. They will provide some type of masking or landscaping to make it acceptable. Mrs. Stairs asked if a motor home would have to go behind the facility to be serviced. Mr. Ferro stated that there is a driveway type area between U -Haul and the gas company that would be utilized by larger vehicles. Mr. Ferro stated that he did not have the actual specifications of the screening wall, but that they were thinking of a brick type solid wall. There should be some type of venting in the wall and this will be accomplished by venting holes in the bottom of the wall. Mr. Dyal asked how close would the wall be to the entrance off of Woodson and if there would be enough room to go behind it and enough turning room. Mr. Frank stated that it would be between 17 and 20' to the wall, and that the propane tank will sit approximately 150' off of 17 -92. Mr. Ferro stated that everything to do with this project will be done by codes.. Mr. Stogner asked how big is the 1000 gallon tank. Mr. Ferro stated that it is approximately 17' in length, 3 -1/2 to 4' in diameter and sits on the ground on a 4' platform type base. There is a cabinet where hoses and things are located that will be locked. Mr. Robert asked how far is the tank from residences. Mr. Ferro stated that to his knowledge there are no residences near this area. . r . I . MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 5, 1995 PAGE 4 Caroline Zull, 410 Lake Seminelli Circle, Maitland, owner of 10 acres next to Sunland, stated that she thinks, with so many people living in the area and with the tank so close to the road, that this is a menace. She is opposed to it being placed here because she does not know how her property will be developed. Mr. Ferro stated that the installation will be done on U- Haul's property by codes and by certified professionals. Upon completion of the installation, the U -Haul people will have to be licensed, they have to have state qualifiers which requires a 4 hour class, and Ferrellgas requires them to be certified as well. He stated that the State Bureau of LP Gas has seen the site and is in agreement with the site. Mr. Ferro stated that to his knowledge there is not a buildable property line within 100' of this property. The unit is inspected annually by the State, biannually by Ferrellgas and is inspected each time one of the drivers fill the tank. Mr. Robert moved to approve per Staff's recommendations. Mr. Dyal seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the Agenda was the consideration of the Site Plan for Darden Restaurants (Olive Garden & Red Lobster) at Seminole Towne Center located at 10 and 20 Towne Center Circle, respectively, in a PD, Planned Development Zoning District. Owner: GMRI, Inc.; representative: Richard D. Merkel, P.E., PEC, Inc. Gary Beverly, PEC, 200 E. Robinson St., Orlando, and Henry Bryant with Darden Restaurants, 5900 Lake Eleanor Dr., Orlando, were present for representation. Mr. Beverly stated that Red Lobster is being built first along with the parking lot for the Olive Garden. The Olive Garden will be the second phase. Mr. Bryant stated that construction will begin within one week, and will be completed in about 3 -1/2 months. Mr. Beverly stated that the stormwater pond which is north of the site handles stormwater retention and detention. Mr. Stogner asked why Olive Garden requires 6 handicap spaces and Red Lobster requires 5. Mr. Beverly stated that because of the square footage of the building it requires more parking. Mr. Robert moved for approval subject to Staff's recommendations. Seconded by Mr. McClanahan and Mr. Dyal. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the Agenda was the consideration of the Site Plan for Welcome Center and Dollar Rent -A -Car facilities at Orlando Sanford Airport, located at 2 Red Cleveland Blvd. in a RI -1, Restricted Industrial Zoning District. Owner: City of Sanford - Lessee: Central Florida Terminals, Inc.; representative: Nelson Blankenship, Jr., AIA /Steven F. Jones, BRPH, Inc. Steve Jones, BRPH, 3275 Suntree Blvd., Melbourne, and Nelson Blankenship with Central Florida Terminals, 1 Red Cleveland Blvd., were present for representation. Mr. Blankenship stated that the maintenance of traffic has been worked out with Steve Cook of the Airport. He stated that they will be improving the public parking lot on the southwest corner of the site. Because of the size of the Dollar parking lot, what is required and the anticipated business at the Airport, the road will have to be relocated. to the east. Mr. Marder asked how would traffic circulation be considered when the road is being relocated. Mr. Blankenship stated that they are MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 5, 1995 PAGE 5 going to use the exit route that is now two lanes. The exit route will be changed into a lane in and a lane out. What would be done is to divert traffic where Airport intersects with Red Cleveland, send traffic to the bottom side, then bring traffic to the public parking lot. The southwest parking lot will be finished by approximately the first week in November. The building will be done by April 1. Mr. Brooks moved for approval subject to Staff's recommendations. Mr. Stogner seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the Agenda was the consideration of the Site Plan for AutoZone located at 2414 French Avenue in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District. Owner: AutoZone, Inc.; representative: Richard T. Fricke, RS &H, Inc. Richard Fricke, 1715 NW Shore Blvd., Tampa, was present. Mr. Stogner questioned the number of handicapped parking spaces compared to the number of handicap parking spaces for Red Lobster. Mr. Marder stated that it depends on the number of seats in the restaurant as opposed to retail sales and services. Mr. Robert asked about the bore data. Mr. Fricke stated that it is in the soils report, not on the plans. Mr. Robert asked at what level was surface water found. Mr. Fricke stated that it was 1' below the bottom of the pond. Normally, the borings were done at a depth of 10 ' . Mr. Robert asked Mr. Fricke if he remembered the types of soils and at what levels they were. Mr. Fricke answered that they identified the seasonal high water table at a certain elevation and that he had designed the pond at the one foot level. Mr. Robert asked if he had talked to the adjacent property owners and if he was aware of the geotechnical problems that the adjacent property owners had when they built their facility. Mr. Fricke stated "no ". Mr. Dyal asked if there is enough room to get in and out of the site. Mr. Marder stated that it has a standard radius and that there should not be any problems. Mr. Dyal asked if the traffic would flow through and come out on Maple. Mr. Fricke stated that the entrance and exit is on 17 -92. The entrance and exit on Maple. is for neighborhood people who do not want to go onto 17 -92. Mr. Fricke stated that there is a recommendation by the geotechnical engineers to undercut and refill. The site will be demucked to a certain depth and refilled. The soil will be compacted and every effort will be made to protect the adjacent property. Mr. Stogner moved for approval. Seconded by Mr. Dyal. All in favor. Motion carried. Mrs. Stairs stated that she had received a letter from the Mayor regarding absenteeism and how the Commission feels about how many consecutive meetings a member can miss. The Mayor would like a recommendation as to how this Commission feels about monitoring absenteeism. Mrs. Stairs stated that the Waterfront Committee had a recommendation that she likes and that is if a member misses 3 consecutive meetings, then they go up for review before that Commission, and then that Commission would recommend to the City Commission. She stated that Mr. Dyal favored going with the percentage because this Commission meets twice a month. Mr. Stogner stated that the Historic. Preservation Board held fast to the rule that 3 consecutive absences and the member was off the board but that there were some provisions. It was decided to recommend to the City Commission that if a member is absent for three (3) consecutive meetings, that member will come under review by this Commission, and this Commission will determine what is reasonably I 1 1 1 MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 5, 1995 PAGE 6 justified, then make a recommendation to the City Commission. Mr. Stogner stated that he cares about each of the Board members and feels that things should be done as a group and not individually. He stated that he is concerned and had talked with the City Manager because he understood that some board members went to the Mall opening with free tickets where others had to pay $35. He stated that the City Manager had checked into this with the City Attorney. City Officials report that this is not a ise thing to do. We should not take any free tickets of any sorts because if that builder comes back before this Board we would have a tendency to sway decisions on him because he had given us a gift. Mr. McClanahan stated that he is the only member setting on this Board that got tickets to the opening, and he got the tickets because he was treated as a former commissioner who worked with them for four years on the project. No one else here was offered or took a ticket. Mr. Stogner stated that he was not discrediting Mr. McClanahan and that he thought what Mr. McClanahan did was admirable as far as him being on the City Commission, but now he is a member of this Board and he thinks the Board should have a high standing and code of ethics and should not accept anything. It was the understanding of the Commission to accept things, such as tickets, as a whole, if accepting anything at all. There was a brief discussion regarding the Florida Planning and Zoning Association's Training Program on October 25, 1995. Mrs. Stairs stated that she would be driving and offered other Commissioners a ride. Several Commissioners were interested and stated they would. let Mr. Marder know if they would be attending at a later date. Mr. Robert moved to approve the Minutes as circulated. Mr. Brooks seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. r1Y He en Stairs, Chairperson From the Director of Planning and Developrnen September 29, 1995 41 TO: City of Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission SUBJECT: Recommendations for Meeting of October 5, 1995 ANDERSEN & ASSOCIATES - Request to rezone from SC -3, Special Commercial to PD, Planned Development property located on the west side of the Sanford Marina, north of Seminole Boulevard. 1. Site is Zoned SC -3, Special Commercial and includes a hotel, restaurants and conference rooms. Site includes an approximately 4.84 acre leasehold parcel that is part of a man -made island. The Marina Hotel Master Plan submitted by the applicant provides the following information: a. Hotel: 100 existing rooms, 100 proposed for a total of 200 rooms. b. Restaurants: 210 existing seats, 359 proposed for a total of 569 seats. c. Parking: 185 spaces, 320 proposed for a total of 505 parking spaces. 2. Site is adjacent to a boat /marina business which includes sales, repair and storage of boats and related equipment, an office building, boat ramps, Lake Monroe and a boat cruise establishment. 3. In general the proposed development represents an intensification of use of the marina isle within the City's downtown area. The Comprehensive Plan encourages such intensification of use within this activity area. In terms of the adequacy of services and facilities for concurrency purposes, such services are adequate subject to final engineering of drainage /stormwater facilities. The only issue of concern regards parking. The Master Plan states that parking will be provided off site through shared arrangements with a possible new judicial center or other remote parking areas determined by the City of Sanford and the owners. The Master Plan also states that ". . . if no shared garage or parking is built off -site then the project would have the option of increasing parking on -site through use of a multi -level garage.... This project would contribute its fair share towards the cost of its off -site parking . . ." 4. The Master Plan states that the PD, Planned Development Zoning should expire after five years, subject to the Seminole County's new judicial center. Planning Recommendations - Page 1 5. Recommend approval of the request to rezone to PD, Planned Development based on the City's established policy to encourage more intensive utilization of property within the Downtown Area and subject to the following conditions and stipulations: a. All recitals and information contained on the Marina Hotel Master Plan dated September 5, 1995 is correct and shall provide the basis for future development. b. The PD, Planned Development zoning shall expire after five years from approval by the Sanford City Commission unless reasonable progress has been made to complete at least 20 percent of the proposed additional development. Upon request of the owner, the Sanford City Commission is authorized to approve an extension of the PD, Planned Development zoning for up to an additional five years. C. Prior to the issuance of a site development permit(s), the developer shall insure that all required parking spaces, whether on -site or off -site, be provided. The City of Sanford is not in any way obligated or committed to providing parking facilities to accommodate the proposed development. BURDINES - Request conditional use approval to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages for property Zoned PD, Planned Development located a the Seminole Towne Center mall at the southeast corner of Interstate 4 and State Road 46. 1. Recommendations for request involving alcoholic beverages are not provided. FERRELLGAS - Request conditional use approval to permit the installation of an above - ground propane tank for property Zoned GC -2, General Commercial located at 3851 South Orlando Drive. 1. Site is Zoned GC -2, General Commercial and includes a trailer and equipment rental business and warehouses. Site fronts the east side of U.S. Highway 17 & 92 or Orlando Drive. 2. Site is adjacent to various commercial uses including restaurants, a shopping center and gasoline service station. 3. An existing above - ground propane tank is located on the west side of U.S. Highway 17 & 92 and is enclosed in a cyclone fence with shrubs. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit to allow the propane storage tank a number of years ago. 4. Recommend that the request to permit an above - ground propane tank be approved based on similar use already established in the immediate area and with the following conditions: Planning Recommendations - Page 2 a. The propane tank shall not be visible from U.S. Highway 17 & 92. Specifically, the tank shall be screened from view from U.S. Highway 17 & 92 with the use of a wall approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. b. The location and arrangement of the propane tank as well as the screening, landscape and other related factors shall be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission pursuant to the Development Plan Review and Approval process. Planning Recommendations - Page 3