HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.01.94FROM THE LAND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
August 26, 7994
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TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
SUBJECT: Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, 7:0-4
P.M., Thursday, September 1, 1994, in the City Conu fission Chambers,
City Hall, Sanford, Florida
AGENDA
1. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property
located at 201 Northstar Court, in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning, District,
for the purpose of an office warehouse.
Owner: Economic Development Group Enterprises
Representative: H. D. Holsombach
2. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Dimensional variance for
property located at 110 Tech Drive, in an RI - 1, Restricted industrial Zoning
District, for a reduction of 28 parking spaces. Owner: Wendel M. and Judy A.
Cramer I W. M. Cramer Lumber Company
Representative: H. D. Holsombach
3. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Dimensional variance for
property located at 1215 W. First Street in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning
District, for the reduction of the minimum depth of required buffer - 10' required,
1' proposed.
Owner /representative: Francisco Aviles
4. Consider the Site Plan for Lot 7, Northstar Business Park, Ph 3, a manufacturing
use located at 201 Northstar Court in a GC -2 General Commercial Zoning
District:
Owner: Economic Development Group Enterprises - Scientific Glass of Florida
Representative: Harry Reynolds
5. Consider the Site Plan for Lot 31, Sanford Central Industrial. Park, a lumber yard
located at 110 Tech Drive in a RM, Restricted Industrial Zoning District.
Owner: Wendell M. and Judy A. Cramer I W. M. Cramer Lumber Co.
6. Consider the Site Plan for Lot 11, Northstar Business Park, Ph 2, a wholesale
storage use located at 601 Central Park Drive in a RI Restricted Industrial
Zoning District.
Owner: Economic Development Group Enterprises
Representative: Harry Reynolds
7. Any other business from floor or Commission Members.
8. Reports from Staff.
9. Approval of Minutes.
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MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 1 1994
7:00 P.M.
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
MENDERS PRESENT:
Lynn Stogner
Ross Robert
Ben Dyal
Helen Stairs
Mike Davis
Jim Valerino
Leon Brooks
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Joe Dennison
Cynthia Holt - Miller
OT HERS PRESE
Jay Marder, Director of Planning and Development
Bettie Sonnenberg, Land Development Coordinator
Marion Anderson, Recording Secretary
Acting in the absence of Chairperson Dennison, Mice Chairperson
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
201 Northstar Court in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District,
for the purpose of an office warehouse. Owner: Economic
Development Group Enterprises; representative: H.D. Holsombach.
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Dick Holsombach, 452 Valley Terrace, Deltona, was present for
representation and stated that he is the owner of the land. He
stated, that he has contracted with Scientific Glass for the use of
the land. Scientific Glass will construct a new building. Mr.
Holsombach stated that this company works with lasers and needs to
have hydrogen and oxygen tanks.
Mr. Robert asked if the tanks would house liquified hydrogen and
oxygen and if these tanks would be insulated. Mr. Holsombach
stated "yes ". There will be a 35,000 gallon hydrogen tank and a
2,000 gallon oxygen tank approximately 15' high. These tanks will
be separated in the back of the property in conformance with fire
codes. Mr. Holsombach stated that he is working with the Fire
Marshall and several experts that provide and install these tanks
so that all necessAry precautions are taken.
Mr. Dyal asked Staff for comments. Mr. Marder stated that the
gases weren't considered. The location is set back off of the
highway and is zoned GC -2. It would have been better if the
property had been zoned industrial.
Mr. Sto ner asked if the Fire Marshall had
g given any type of
recommendation for this request. Mr. Holsombach stated that he has
taken the Fire Marshall to the company's present facility and that
the Fire Marshall reviewed the existence of hydrogen and oxygen
facilities there, and stated that this would conform with fire
prevention codes. He stated that the Fire Marshall would further
review the site plan when permits are obtained.
Mr. Dyal moved for approval based on similar uses as Staff
recommended.. Seconded by Mr. Davis. All in favor. Motion
carried.
The next item on the Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing to
consider a request for a Dimensional Variance for property located
at 110 Tech Drive, in an RI -1, Restricted Industrial Zoning
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District, for the reduction of 28 parking spaces: Owner: Wendel
M.-and Judy A. Cramer /W.M. Cramer Lumber Company; representative:
H. D. Holsombach.
Dick Holsombach, authorized agent for Cramer Lumber Co., stated
that their national headquarters is in Hickory, N.C. Mr.
Holsombach stated that presently, the lumber company is leasing a
small building at the Airport. The intentions are to build a
40,000 square foot building on this property which the Cramers have
owned for several years. This location will be the point of
distribution for Florida. There will be 6 employees, and the
building will be used primarily as a storage facility for hardwood.
Mr. Holsombach stated that his client has requested fewer parking
spaces for this 40,000 square foot building because of so few
employees. He stated that there is sufficient land on the
northside of the building to fully meet any parking needs in the
future. Mr. Holsombach agreed that if the building is sold in the
future, that another development plan would be required and parking
spaces reviewed at that time. He stated that there would be no
sales, strictly distribution, at this location.
Mr. Stogner questioned the number of employees. Mr. Holsombach
stated that the letter is correct in that there will be 8
employees. Mr. Stogner asked if there would be any handicap
spaces. Mr. Holsombach stated that one space would be handicap.
Mr. Marder asked if more employees are obtained, would the
Cramers be willing to build additional parking spaces. Mr.
Holsombach stated that if and when additional parking is needed,
Cramer Lumber Company would put in the sufficient number of parking
spaces.
Mr. Robert moved for approval stipulating that the approval is tied
to the lumber use only and to the building being proposed; if and
when another use is proposed to occupy the building /site, another
development plan approval shall be required prior to occupancy to
insure that parking and other required facilities are provided.
Seconded by Mr. Valerino. Mr. Dyal.in opposition. All others in
favor. Motion carried.
The next item on the Agenda was hold a Public Hearing to consider
a request for a Dimensional Variance for property located at 1215
W. First Street, in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District, for
the reduction of the minimum depth of required buffer 10'
required; 1' proposed. Owner /representative: Francisco Aviles.
Mr. Aviles, 1065 Deer Run, Winter springs, was present for
representation stating that he is the owner of this property.
Mr. Robert asked where is the property line in relation to the
State's right -of -way concrete marker. Mrs. Sonnenberg that this
State Road right -of -way gets narrower east of his property. she
stated that this information was taken from a survey. The alley is
partially fenced and is shown as a part of his property and it is
not vacated.
Mrs. stairs asked the applicant if he had talked with Staff
regarding setbacks and landscaping requirements. Mr. Aviles stated
that he had received a letter and that he was aware of what Staff
is recommending. He stated that the fence will be presentable. He
has a small front and the 4 extra feet will help him greatly. Mr.
Dyal asked if the fence was suppose to be 50' from the curb and if
Staff was recommending 25 Mr. Marder stated "yes.' Mr. Dyal
asked if the fence was previously installed 21' from the curb and
Staff is now recommending 4 more feet. Mr. Marder stated "yes."
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Mr. Marder stated that the survey had been around for a while but
that Staff was not provided with this information. Mr. Marder
stated that Staff is trying to be fair and to make it basically
look like a 25' building setback from the property line, although
the curb is not the property line. Mr. Aviles is proposing 1' from
the property line and Staff is recommending 5' from the property
line. Mr. Dyal asked if Mr. Aviles wanted barbed wire. Mr. Aviles
stated that he would like to have the barbed wire because 42 cars
have been stolen and/or burglarized. He stated that he cannot
leave the cars on the lot. He needs the barbed wire for security.
Mr. Davis noted that landscaping would have to be within the 5'
buffer and not in the right -of -way. Mr. Aviles stated that he
would have to hire someone who does landscaping. Mr. Valerino
asked the status of code enforcement. Mr. Marder stated that the
applicant could go to the Code Enforcement Board and tell them that
he has received approval for the fence and is working toward
corrections. This Commission's action will give him the
opportunity to speak to the Code Enforcement Board. Mr. Marder
stated that code enforcement does not stop. .
Mr. Dyal moved for approval with Staff's recommendations
(attached). Seconded by Mr. Brooks. Mr. Valerino asked if this
included the barbed wire. Mr. Dyal stated "yes ". Mr. Stogner and
Mr. Valerino opposed. Motion carried.
The next item on the Agenda was the consideration of the Site Plan
for Lot 7, Northstar Business Park, Ph 3, a manufacturing use
located at 201 Northstar Court in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning
District. owner: Economic Development Group Enterprises -
Scientific Glass of Florida; representative: Harry Reynolds.
Dick Holsombach, 452 Valley Terrace, Deltona, was present for
representation. Mr. Davis questioned the finished floor elevation.
Mr. Marder stated that changes will be made before the site
development permit is issued. Mr.. Holsombach and Rick Holloway are
working to determine adequate drainage.
Mr. Dyal moved to approve as presented noting that engineering
concerns are to be properly resolved. Seconded by Mr. Brooks. Mr.
Davis opposed. Motion carried.
The next item was the consideration of the Site Plan for Lot 31,
Sanford Central Industrial Park, a lumber yard located at 110 Tech
Drive in a RI -1, Restricted Industrial Zoning District. owner:
Wendell M. and Judy A. Cramer/W.M. Cramer Lumber Co.
Dick Holsombach was present for representation. He stated that the
south side of the property is approximately 5' higher than the
northside. Elevations will be set halfway between what the high
end of the lot is and what the low end of the lot is. He stated
that there is positive drainage off the lot directly into the storm
inlets for the master retention that has been designed for that
park.
Mr. Dyal moved for approval based on Staff's recommendations and
that final engineering issues are resolved. Seconded by Mr.
Brooks. Mr. Davis opposed. Motion carried.
Mrs. Sonnenberg noted that the applicant for Item 6 of the Agenda,
a consideration of the Site Plan for Lot 11, Northstar Business
Park, Ph 2 a wholesale storage use located at 601 Central Park
Drive in a RI -1, Restricted Industrial Zoning District, requested
that it be withdrawn from consideration because the owner intends
to build on Lot 3 instead of Lot 2.
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Mr. Dyal asked why consideration of the fence had come back to
Planning and Zoning Commission from the City Commission. Mrs.
Sonnenberg stated that the City Commission had informed Mr. Aviles
that he should apply for a dimensional variance.
Mr. Robert moved to approve the minutes as circulated. Seconded by
Mr. Brooks. All in favor. Motion carried.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M.
Helen ai s, Acting Chairperson
From the Director
August 26, 1994
of Planning and
TO: City of Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission
SUBJECT: Recommendations for Meeting of August 22, 1994
HOLSOMBACH -CANTERBURY CONCEPTS - Request for a conditional use permit to
establish an office warehouse for property Zoned GC -2, General Commercial located
on the south side of Northstar Court.
1. Site is Zoned GC -2, General Commercial and includes a portion of Lot 7 of
Northstar Business Park Phase Three. The site is presently occupied by a
construction trailer and is approximately 1.59 acres.
2. Adjacent uses include vacant land, a small manufacturing facility and a large
drainage ditch on the south side of the site. Several industrial and warehouse
buildings are located in the general vicinity of site.
3. Recommend approval based on similar uses located within the general vicinity
of site.
H OLSOMBACH -CANTERBURY CONCEPTS - Request for a dimensional variance to
parking regulations for property Zoned RI -1, Restricted Industrial located on the west
side of Tech Drive.
1. Site is Zoned RI -1, Restricted Industrial and is vacant at the present time.
2. Applicant requests to conduct a custom lumber establishment that only needs
nineteen (19) parking spaces rather than the thirty eight (38) that are required.
There appears to be land available on site where additional off - street parking
could be constructed if needed.
3. Recommend that requested dimensional variance for fewer parking spaces be
approved with the stipulation that the approval is tied to the lumber use only
and to the building being proposed. If and when another use is proposed to
occupy the building /site, another development plan approval shall be required
prior to occupancy to insure that parking and other required facilities are
provided.
Planning Recommendations - Page 1
CADEL AUTO SALES - AVILES - Request for a dimensional variance regarding depth
of required buffer for property Zoned GC -2, General Commercial located at 1215
West First Street.
1. Site is Zoned GC -2 and includes a used automobile sales establishment. Site
fronts State Road 46 /First Street. The following site characteristics are noted:
a) The northerly or front yard property line is located twenty (2 0) feet from
the existing curb.
b) The property is currently scheduled to go before the Code Enforcement
Board on September 13th to consider a fine because the existing chain
link fence on the sides continues to be in violation of the prohibition of
chain link fence within the front yard (and buffer) and the fact that
there is no approved site plan for same.
c) Until two or three weeks ago, a chain link fence topped with barbed
wire was located one (1) foot south of the north property line fronting
State Road 46 /First Street.
d) The westerly fence and a portion of the westerly access drive are not
located on the site but are located within a City alley.
2A. Section 3.2, BUFFER, Paragraph E. of the Land Development Regulations
reads as follows:
"Barbed Wire, Cyclone And /Or Chain Link Fence Prohibited. Barbed wire
and /or chain link fence materials are specifically regulated as follows:
1. Residential. Waivers and exemptions to allow chain link fences
in front yards may be sought for single family residences through
the Planning and Zoning Commission at site plan review.
Barbed wire is prohibited in the following residential zoning
districts: SR -1, SR -1A, SR1 -AA, SR -2 or MR -1, MR -2 and MR -3.
2. Prohibited in Buffer. Barbed wire and /or chain link fence are
prohibited in all required buffer areas.
3. Nonresidential Uses. Barbed wire and /or chain link fencing is
prohibited in the required front yard building setback for
nonresidential uses. However, the Planning and Zoning
Commission may grant a waiver based on security considerations
and may require landscaping and other appropriate measures to
prevent an unsightly appearance from the adjacent street and /or
property.
2B. Pursuant to Schedule I, Base Building Line and Designated Right -of -Way
Requirements for Specific Streets, the required setback from State Road 46
Planning Recommendations - Page 2
is fifty (50) feet from the right -of -way line /front property line. In essence, the
present setback for a chain link fence is seventy (70) feet from the curb. As
noted above, the Planning and Zoning Commission has the authority to permit
a chain link fence to be located within the setback but not within the buffer.
The Planning and Zoning Commission also has the authority, pursuant to the
dimensional variance process, to change the required buffer.
3. Pursuant to a dimensional variance application and a letter dated August 18,
1994, applicant requests:
a) A variance of the front yard buffer from ten 0 0) feet to one 0 ) foot.
b) Permission from the Planning and Zoning Commission to permit the
placement of a chain link fence a distance ". . . 21 feet from the curb
and plant some landscape trees and shrubs... It
In summary, the applicant requests permission to put the fence back where
it was with landscape.
4. The site is adjacent to a creek and a former used automobile sales business
which, within the past year, was cited for violating chain link fence and
barbed wire provisions and site plan provisions of the Land Development
Regulations.
5. Question is one of policy and precedent regarding the placement of chain link
fence and barbed wire along State Road 46 /First Street in the general area.
6. Recommendations are as follows:
a) Because the property line is located 20 feet from the existing curb in an
urban section of roadway, recommend that the request for a
dimensional variance to the buffer be approved to within one foot of the
property line with the stipulation that the applicant comply with Land
Development Regulation requirements for front yard buffer landscape
within the twenty (20) foot wide right -of -way area. The location and
extent of such landscape must be approved by City staff prior to final
approval and issuance of a site development permit.
b) Recommend that the request to relocate the chain link fence be
approved for five (5) feet rather than one (1) foot from the front
property line. This recommendation will provide the appearance of a
typical twenty -five (2 5) foot front yard building setback (from the curb,
which "appears" to be the property line) and provides a reasonable
solution for this site and others in the general area.
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