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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.06.94................... _ .............. ...................... FROM THE LAND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR December 28, 1993 To: Planning and Z oning Commission SUBJECT: Regularly Scheduled Meet ing of the City of Sanf ord Planning and Zoning Commission, 7:00 P.M. Thursday, .January 6, 1994, in the City Commission Chambers, City Hail AGENDA 1. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Dimensional variance for property located in the 500 Block of Holler Avenue, in at GC -2, General Commercial ial Zoning District, for the reduction of the front yard setback f rom 2' to 2o'. Owner: Christian Prison Ministries Representative: Frank Cost ant ino 2. Review for Information Only a Revised Site Plan for Seminole Towne Center for property located at the southeast corner of SR46 and 1 -. Minor changes reflect FDOT Taking of additional right -of -way for 1-4 and expressway interchange. Owner: Melvin Simon & Associates . Any other business from floor or Commission Members. 4. Reports f rom Staff. 5. Approval of Minutes. ADVICE To THE PUBLIC. If a person decides to appeal a decision made w it respect to any matter considered at the above meet ing or hearing, he may need a verbatim record of the proceedings including the testimony and evidence, which record is not provided by t he City of Sanf ord. FS 286.0105). Persons w it disabilities needing assist aneto participate in any of these proceedings should contact the personnel office ADA Coordinator at 330 -5626 48 hours in advance of the meeting. FROM THE LAND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR January 5, 1994 To: Planning and Zoning Commission SUBJECT: Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, n, : P.M., Thursday, January 6, 1994, in the city Commission changers,, city Hall, Sanford, Florida ADDENDUM M To THE AGENDA Consider the Site Plan for the Sanford Bridge,, a residential care facility, located at Soo Holly Avenue in a -2, General Commercial zoning district. Owner: R. K. Gregory, Tr., Owner /Christian Prison Ministries, Contract Buyer Representative: E. Gonzalez- Chavez 2. Consider the Site Plan for Charlie's Place,, a hotel use, located at 301 E. 5th Street in a GC-2, General Commercial zoning district. Owner: Stephen H. Coover, Tr. Representative: Charles M. Cameron . Consider the Site Plan for a detached sign for the Salvation Array, a church use, located at 700 W. 24th Street, in a SR-1, Single-family Residential Dwelling zoning district. Owner: The Salvation Array Representative: Lt. Greg Franks 4. Consider the request for the use of a chain-link fence with barbed wire for Cadel Auto Sales, Inc., an automotive dealer sales use (used), located at 1215 W. 1 st Street in a -2, General Commercial zoning district. Owner/representative: Francisco & Gloria Aviles ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC. If a person decides to appeal a decision made with respect to any 'natter 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 // JANUARY 6, 1994 / :VD P-M. CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESEWT: Joe Dennison Ben Dyal Mike Davis John LeRoy Tom Speer Leon Brooks Helen Stairs MEMBERS ABSENT: Cynthia Holt -- Miller Cathryn welch OTHERS PRESENT: Jay R. Marder, Director of Planning and Development Bettie B. Sonnenberg, Land Development Coordinator Marion Anderson, Recording Secretary The first item on the Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Dimensional variance for property located in the 500 Block of Holly Avenue, in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District, for the reduction of the front yard setback from 25' to 20 owner: Christian Prison Ministries; representative: Frank Costantino. E. Gonzalez Chavez was present for representation. He stated that there is a group of trees in the middle of property that they would like to save. The 5' variance would allow them to do so. There was no one else present to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request Mr. Speer moved to approve. Seconded by Mr. Dyal. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the Agenda was the review for information only a Revised Site Plan for Seminole Towne Center for property located at the southeast corner of SR 46 and I--4. Minor changes reflect FDOT taking of additional right -of -way for I -4 and Expressway interchange. owner: Melvin Simon & Associates. Mr. Marder stated that due to FDOT taking 8 acres of right-of-way, the site plan for Seminole Towne Center had to be revised. Now the Sears Auto center is in an out lot. He stated that the Mall has lost an anchor tenant. The bus stop has been relocated in the southwest section between Sears and Burdines. This is the first time that a transit center will be located at a mall from the beginning. Mr. Dyal moved for approval. Seconded by Mr. Speer and Mr. LeRoy. All in favor. Motion carried. The first item on the Addendum to the Agenda was the consideration of the Site Plan for the Sanford Bridge, a residential care facility, located at 500 Holly Avenue in a GC-2. General Commercial Zoning District: owner: R.I. Gregory, Tr., owner /Christian Prison Ministries, contract Buyer; representative: Gonzalez- Chavez. Mr. Speer moved for approval of the site plan for Sanford Bridge with staff's recommendations. seconded by Mr. Dyal. All in favor. Motion carried. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 5, 1994 PAM? 9 The next item on the Addendum was the consideration of the Site Plan for Charlie's Place, a hotel use, located at 301 E. 5th Street in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District. owner: Stephen H. Cover, Tr.; representative: Charles M. Cameron. Charlie Cameron, 301 E. 5th Street, stated that he had previously owned this property between 1980 - 1988. It was operated as a 13 room hotel. He stated that there is a mulched parking lot on the side of the building which has a large Oak tree in it. The oak tree is approximately 100 years old with a life expectancy of 200 years, and that it has a value of $50,000. Mr. Cameron stated that the City requires paved parking for commercial establishments. He had Mike Martin and a professional agronomic consultant service inspect the tree to determine the root structure. He stated that the root structure of the tree cannot withstand a paved surface. Mr. Cameron stated that he had met with the City Manager and that the City Manager had conditionally approved the mulched parking area if it did not prove to be unworkable or unsuitable. Mr. Cameron stated that he does not anticipate any problems. The parking requirements will decrease due to the fact that Mr. Cameron occupies 5 rooms for himself. He stated that he has met the requirements for handicap parking. Mr. Davis moved to recommend approval in accordance with staff's recommendations and the City Manager's comments. Seconded by Mr. Dyal. fir. LeRoy questioned whether a stipulation should be made that the property cannot revert back to 13 units if ever sold. Mr. Marder stated that the information on the site plan is what the approval is based on. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that if it is ever intentioned to revert back into a 13 unit hotel, they would have to come in for a new license. The City would know that it has not been approved for 13 units. Mr. Speer asked if this property was in the historic District. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that it is outside of the district. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the Addendum was the consideration of the Site Plan for a detached sign for the Salvation Army, a church use, located at 700 W. 24th Street, in a SR -1, Single -- Family Residential Zoning District. owner: The Salvation Army; representative: Lt. Greg Franks. Lt. Greg Franks of Labe Mary was present for representation. Mr. Dyal asked if this is the same size sign as the Baptist Church. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated "yes". She stated that this is a request to move the old sign. Mr. Speer asked if the message changes. Mr. Franks stated that it is a 4 line sign and that the message does change. Mr. Dyal moved for approval as presented. Seconded by Mr. Speer. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the addendum was the consideration of the request for the use of a chain -link fence with barbed wire for Cadel Auto Sales, Inc., an automotive dealer sales used (used), located at 1215 W. lst Street in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District. Owner /representative: Francisco & Gloria Aviles. Francisco Aviles of minter Springs was present for representation. He stated that he purchased the property a year and a half ago. Mr. Aviles stated that the reason he had the fence installed is because within the past 5 months, 11 cars have been stolen. He would like to secure his property. He stated that the reason his car lot is empty during the night is because he moves the cars to MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 6, 1994 PAGE 3 other areas for security purposes. He stated that 7 of the cars stolen belonged to Mr. & Mrs. Roger Hunt. He is losing a lot of money. All of the cars have been stolen at night. There is an alarm system and FPL has installed 4 lighted posts. Mr. Speer asked the reason for this request stating that he thought anyone could build a fence on the line. Mr. Marder stated that at the time of the LDR, it was decided for aesthetic reasons that chain link fences would not be allowed within front yard setbacks. Mr. Speer noted that the applicant could have a 10' fence on the back and the sides, but in the front is where he is running into a problem. Mr. Speer asked about plastic slats for obscurity purposes. Mr. Marder stated that plastic slats are not permitted. Mr. Davis asked if the Commission had recently approved the same type of fence on 17 -92 for the truck tops. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that it was approved with a 15 setback and that the Commission had approved one on Sanford Avenue without the barbed wire with landscaping. Mr. Dennison asked if the fence is on the property line or set back some. Mr. Aviles stated that it is about 12' from the line. 164 from the curb, 13.8' from the curb. Mrs. Sonnenberg noted that there is a buffer requirement of 10'. Mr. Speer asked if the curb is the right -of -way. Mr. Marder stated that the fence is on the property line. Mr. Speer moved to approve the site plan as presented with the right to have barbed wire for a period of 2 years from the date of this meeting, and at the end of this time to come back for additional time or remove the fence. Mr. Dyal seconded. Mr. Speer stated that this site plan will expire in 2 years. Mrs. Stairs stated that she would rather table the request until the Commission has more information as to where the property line and the building is. Mr. Aviles stated that between the front of the building and the fence he can display 17 cars. Parking for customers is behind the display cars. Mr. Speer stated that he would like to see something that shows the areas for display, employee parking and handicap parking-Mr. Brooks and Mr. Davis in favor of the motion. All others opposed. Motion failed. Mrs. Stairs moved to table until the applicant brings in a more defined and scaled site plan. Seconded by Mr. LeRoy. All in favor. Motion carried. Mrs. Stairs noted that it had been conveyed to her that at times people in the audience cannot hear the Commissioners very well. She asked that everyone speak clearly. Mr. Dyal again questioned whether the Cameron hotel was in the d Historic District or not. He state that this building is historical. He asked if a request came before this Board for property within the Historic District and if there is no representation from the Historic Trust, is this Commission to assume that the request is o.k. with the Trust. Mr. Marder stated that we would receive some type of recommendation from the Historic Preservation Board. Mr. Speer questioned the signage at Holly Avenue and 1st Street. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that the property owner has a fantastic amount of signage because the property fronts 4 streets. Mr. LeRoy moved to approve the minutes as circulated. Seconded by Mr. Dyal. All in favor. Motion carried. There being no further business ► the meeting adjourned at 8:30 P. M. am. M I me 1 From the Director of Planning and Development December 28, 1993 TO: City of Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission q SUBJECT: Recommendations for Meeting of January 6, 199`R CASTANTINO /CHRISTIAN PRISON MINISTRIES - Request a dimensional variance for property Zoned GC -2, General Commercial located at the northwest corner of West 6th Street and Holly Avenue. 1. Site is Zoned GC -2, General Commercial and is basically vacant at the present time. Proposed use is a residential care facility which is permitted by right in a GC -2 Zone. Site plans and building elevations have been submitted with the application that depict the proposed buildings and their location on the site. 2. Existing land uses adjacent to site include a construction business, vacant buildings, a utility office, industrial uses and various single family dwellings. 3. Requested variance is located adjacent to an unopened alley. There are no buildings located in the immediate area adjacent to the proposed building location on the site in question. 4. Recommend approval of the request for a dimensional variance based on the residential nature of the proposed activity and the absence of existing buildings immediately adjacent to proposed buildings. Planning Recommendations - Page 1