HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.06.92FROM THE LAND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
.7uly 29, 1992
TO: Planning and Zoning Coim ission
SUBJECT: Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission, 7 :00 P.M., Thursday, August 5, 1992, in the
City Commission Chambers, City Hall, Sanford, Florida
1. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a small -scale Comprehensive
Plan Amendment for property located in the 1140 block of Holly
Avenue and Maple Avenue.
Owner: Hellekson Real Estate Company
Representative: Thomas Deppen
2. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request to rezone from MR-
2, Multiple Family Residential, to that of GC-2, General
Commercial, property located in the 1100 block of Holly Avenue
and Maple Avenue.
Owner: Hellekson Real Estate Company
Representative: Thomas Deppen
3. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request to rezone from RC-
1, Restricted Commercial, to that of GC -2, General Commercial,
property located at 2590 Sanford Avenue.
Owner /representative: Virgil L. Gracey
4. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request to rezone from SR-
1A, Single Family Residential, to that of GC -2, General
Commercial, property located as East of French Avenue, South
of 15th Street to 18th Street.
Owner: Seminole County
Representative: Rick Hardwick
5. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a conditional
use in an AG, Agricultural Zoning District, for the purpose of
a fruit and produce stand for property located at 1821 Airport
Boulevard.
Owner: Doris G. Beck
Representative: Tommie Lee Holt
6. Any other business from floor or Commission Members.
7. Reports from Staff.
8. Approval of Minutes
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MINUTES
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MEETING OF AUGUST 6, 1992
7:00 F.M.
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT:
John LeRoy
Jim Brooks
Helen Stairs
Ben Dyal
Make Davis
Cathryn welch
Tom Speer
Leon Brooks
Joe Dennison
OTHERS PRESENT:
Bettie Sonnenberg, Land Development Coordinator
Russ Gibson, Planning Technician
Marion Anderson, Recording Secretary
Vice Chairman Speer, acting as Chairman in the absence of Joe
Dennison, called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Mr. Thomas Deppen, 2304 S. Park Avenue, representative for Items 1
and 2 on the Agenda, representing Hellekson Real Estate Company,
asked if both items could be heard together. The Commission agreed
that this would be acceptable.
The first item on the Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing to
consider a small scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for property
located in the 1100 block of Holly Avenue and Maple Avenue. Owner:
Hellekson Real Estate Company; representative: Thomas Deppen.
The next item on the Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing to
consider a request to rezone from MR -2, Multiple Family
Residential, to that of GC -2, General Commercial, property located
in the 1100 block of Holy Avenue and Maple Avenue; owner:
hellekson Real Estate Company; representative: Thomas Deppen.
Mr. Thomas Deppen, 2304 S. Park Avenue, present on behalf of Mr.
Hellekson, stated that this property is one block to the west of
French Avenue and it encompasses the total block between Holly and
Maple Avenues between 11th and 12th Streets. Aerial photos of 1974
showed wooden structures on the property, 1980 aerial photos show
no structures with the property being vacant since that time.
There have not been any residential buildings constructed in the
area for a number of years.
Mr. Deppen stated that Mr. Hellekson would like to construct a
steel warehouse, office structure for personal office use only. He
noted, the plus side, the property conforms to the property on the
east which is a storage area. Mr. Deppen stated that this will not
have an impact on the residential area on the northside.
Mr. beppen stated that the use for overflow traffic eliminates the
hazards on French Avenue for The Barn. The use of this lot will
safeguard pedestrians and traffic. Mr. Deppen noted that this
entire block was subject to the rights-of-way and easements that
have been vacated. All utilities are - available to this lot and a
fire hydrant is already in place on the property.
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Mrs Stairs asked what k�nd of buffering would be used to separate
the commercial area from the existing residential uses in No. 5 of
Staff's Recommendations. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that it would be
either by building setbacks, a wall or by a shrubbery buffer.
Mrs. Stairs moved, based on Staff's findings, to recommend approval
of the rezoning. Seconded by Mr. LeRoy. All in favor. Motion
carried.
Mr. Dyal moved to recommend approval based on Staff's findings of
the small scale comp plan amendment. Seconded by Mrs Welch All
in favor. Motion carried.
Item 3 on the Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing to consider a
request to rezone from RC -1, Restricted Commercial, to that of GC-
2, General Commercial, property located at 2590 Sanford avenue.
Owner /representative: Virgil L. Gracey.
Due to lack of representation, Mr. Dy al moved to table until the
August 20th meeting. Mr. LeRoy seconded. All in favor. Motion
carried.
The next item on the Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing to
consider a request to rezone from SR-1A, Single Family Residential,
to that of GC--2, General Commercial, property located as East of
French Avenue, South of 15th Street to 18th Street. Owner:
Seminole County School Board; representative: Rick Hardwick.
Mr. Speer noted that Mr. LeRoy and Mr. L. Brooks, employees of the
School Board, and Mr. Davis, employee of the engineering firm that
may be working on this project, would abstain from voting.
Mr. Al Carpenter, Conklin, Porter & Holmes Engineers, residing at
399 Lake Road, Lake Mary, Florida, stated that he was present
representing the applicant, Tidewater Enterprises. Mr. Carpenter
distributed to the commission an exhibit which depicted the
proposed center. He noted that Mr. Rick Hardwick, president of
Tidewater Enterprises was in the audience.
Mr Carpenter stated that Lots 20 to 38 are requested to be rezoned
from residential to commercial. The lots fronting on French
Avenue, Lots 1 through 19, are presently zoned commercial. The
remaining lots are to remain residential. Sixteen of the
residential lots are proposed to become a retention area, in turn
providing some buffer from the single family residences. Mr.
Carpenter stated that Tidewater Enterprises had made plans to
buffer the residential zoning. A positive point was that Mr.
Hardwick has approached the City regarding a proposed fire station
site. The area of the proposed fire station is highly wooded.
Utilities are available to this site. Mr. Carpenter stressed that
the proposed rezoning conforms to the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Dyal asked if the proposal consisted of Lots 20 through 38 only
and how deep were the front lots. Mrs Sonnenberg stated that this
request was for Lots 20 through 38 and that she believed the lots
are 138' deep plus 7' of vacated alley. Mr. Dyal asked if the
minimum depth of 200 is required for new lots. Mrs Sonnenberg
stated that the general comment is for a minimum of 200' but that
it �s not hardfast rule.
Mr. Speer asked if the alley was paved for the bank to use. Mrs.
Sonnenberg stated that this was correct. Checkers has a common
access to the 14' alley but that their exit is onto 17 -92.
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Rick Hardwick of Tidewater Enterprises stated that a strip center
was planned. They have received a letter of intent from Eckerd
Drugs and have talked with Block Buster Video and also Dunkin
Donuts. Mr. Hardwick stated that the City Planner suggested that
an idea be presented and that was why the exhibit was handed out.
The exhibit shows a location for Eckerd Drugs but that location
might change to the corner. The layout was set up so that if the
City decides to lease the land for a fire station, the fire trucks
could come in from 18th Street.
Mr. Hardwick stated that he had a homebuilder that had expressed
some interest in the back lots. A Mr. Don Moore had provided
drawings to him of what he plans along the back for the residential
lots. Also, he has had some interest in multi - family developments.
Mr. J. Brooks asked if the purchase of the property was subject to
the rezoning change. Mr. Hardwick stated that this was correct
although Tidewater Enterprises did purchase the property from the
School Board for Checkers Restaurant. He stated that the purchase
was pending rezoning and site plan approval.
Mrs. Stairs asked what type of square footage will be in the single
family homes. Mr. Hardwick stated that the homes would be 16100 to
1700 square. foot.
Mr. J. Brooks as what the impact would be on the residential
neighborhood. He stated that the type of lighting associated with
Block Buster Video and the hours of operation would surely have
some impact on the residents. Mr. Hardwick stated that he had no
letter of intent from Block Buster Video but that he had heard they
were looking for a site. If their lighting decor was not allowed
in the commercial zoning then that mould have to be addressed. Mr.
Hardwick stated that they have tried to buffer as much 'as possible
in the rear. Behind the proposed fire station site, they will be
trying to keep as many trees as possible.
There was no one else in the audience present to speak in favor of
the proposed rezoning.
In opposition to the request was Mr. Herb Jensen, 221 W. 17th
Street, who stated that it was a beautiful plan but that the plan
left out all the homes that surround the area. If an Eckerd Drugs
goes in, it would be directly across a small City street. Mr.
Jensen stated that when there is any type of rain, there is
flooding. If there were any more construction, the flooding and
traffic would be worse. Mr. Jensen made it clear that the
businesses that plan to go in this strip center will not close at
5:00 or 6:00; they will be opened later, some possibly 24- hours.
The are is residential.
Betsy Phillips, 423 W. 18th Street, was present and,in opposition.
She stated that her home would be across from the proposed gas
station /car wash. Ms. Phillips requested consideration be made
regarding the fact that the area is a small residential community.
She stated that 17 -92 has many abandoned properties. The community
cannot support more commercial property. She cannot see where this
would enhance the City. It will not make a difference in the job
market. Ms. Phillips stated that this field was used daily as a
par}. Sanford needs to beautify the City of Sanford and not trash
it any more.
Dot Young, 220 W. 18th Street, was present and in opposition. She
stated that there are drainage and traffic problems. There are a
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number of buildings already up around the City that are not being
used. Ms. Young stated that the City did not need to spoil this
beautiful piece of ground. It was an oasis in a concrete jungle.
Mr. R.C. Whitmire, 219 W. 19th Street, was present and in
opposition. He stated that it was a shame to see the most
beautiful piece of property in the City destroyed by one
individual. on Saturdays and Sundays there are two black baseball
teams that play there and take care of maintenance. Young kids
practice baseball there.
M.L. Raborn, 214 W. 15th Street, was present and in opposition. He
stated that his property is 100 -yards from the corner of this
property. He asked what arrangements had been made with -the City
as to the purchase of the 2 -acres for the proposed fire station.
He asked what would be the plans for that portion if the City had
no interest in it. Mr. Hardwick stated that there were no plans.
Mr. Raborn requested that the Commission deny the rezoning request.
Ms. Julie Hallenburg, 122 W. 18th Street, was present and in
opposition. She stated that her home was build in 1920 and was
the first house built in the area. she stated that children play
here and that the City did not need any more malls.
Mark Platts, 1119 Magnolia Avenue, was present and in opposition.
He stated that strip development along 17 -92 is not attractive.
Sanford has something special that needs to be preserved. Mr.
Platts stated that rezoning will not carry out the spirit of the
Growth Management Plan. General commercial uses that this rezoning
will permit are not conducive with the residential zoning adjacent
to this property. Commercial development will plague the green
space.
Mr. Speer asked for a show of hands from the audience as to who was
here and in opposition. There were a show of approximately 44
hands and Mr. Speer closed the opposition discussion.
Ms. Sylvia Smith, 425 W. 18th Street, requested to make one brief
statement. she handed out an old site plan and noted that it was
considerably different from the one presented tonight. She
requested that the request on the table being heard by the
Commission now be thrown out due to the - fact that the site plans
were considerably different.
Mr. LeRoy asked if Lots 39 to 76 are zoned SR -1A. Mrs. Sonnenberg
stated that this is correct and that the zoning allows for single
family homes with a carport or garage and with a minimum living
area of 1300 square feet.
Mr. L. Brooks asked Commissioner Eckstein, who was in the audience,
if this property had ever been in negotiation with the City to be
used for a proposed fire station.
Mr. Eckstein stated that, at the present time, there were no
negotiations for a,f ire station, but there are plays in the future
for more fire stations,
Mrs. stairs asked if, in the future, someone comes in to build
single family homes, would the audience still consider this as
their park. It was the general consensus of the audience that they
would.
Mr. Dyal asked host zany people in the audience had called the
School Board to inquire about this request. Ms. Sylvia Smith
stated that she had called.
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Steve Trease, realtor agent for the School Board, stated that he
has worked on this piece of property approximately 9- months. He
stated that he had offered to sell this piece of property to the
City and that the School Board was willing to talk to the City.
The School Board had three appraisals done, valued at $615,000.00.
The School Board could not give it to the City. There were no
expressions of interest from the City. Mr. Trease stated that he
has had several interested buyers with one intent of the use of the
property being catfish farming.
Mr. J. Brooks made a motion to deny the rezoning request based on
the tax pagers and homeowners who sponsor the School Board not
wanting this property used as a commercial strip center. Motion
denied for a lack of a second.
Mr. Carpenter stated that he and Mr. Hardwick were not here to
cause problems with the potential 'neighbors. He stated that he
understands the concerns of the neighbors but that the property was
vacant and could be put back on the tax rolls. He stated that the
center will be a benefit to the City.
Mrs. welch moved to deny the request based on the incompatibility
of GC--2 with existing zoning and the City's policy to protect
neighborhoods and to prevent incompatible uses. Seconded by Mr. J.
Brooks. In favor. of the motion were Mrs. Stairs, Mr. J. Brooks,
Mrs. welch and Mr. Speer. In opposition was Mr. Dyal. Motion
carried.
Mr. Hardwick stated that he would not have been here if he had
known there was so much opposition.
Item 5 on the Agenda was to hold a. Public Hearing to consider a
request for a Conditional Use in an AG, Agricultural Zoning
District, for the purpose of a fruit and produce stand for property
located at 1821 Airport Boulevard. Owner: Doris G. Beck;
representative: Tommie Lee Holt.
Ms. Cynthia Holt Miller, 1827 Hawkins Avenue, stated that her
father would like to sell produce. He has a garden on the back
part of the property and will sell produce from the back part of
his truck. This would be a day time operation. There would not be
any structures on the property. Ms. Miller stated that her father
had crops growing all the time and that he would like to sell his
crops 6 -days per week, definitely not on Sundays.
Mrs. Stairs stated that she had seen an iron railing on this
property and asked if this was a circular drive. Ms. Miller stated
that it was circular but that the iron railing would come down when
her father was there.
Mr. Dyal moved to approve as presented on a temporary basis with
annual reconsideration. Seconded by Mr. L. Brooks and Mr. LeRoy.
All in favor. Motion carried.
Mr. Dyal moved to approve the minutes as circulated. seconded by
Mr. LeRoy. All in favor. Motion carried.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:52 P . M.
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From the Director of Planning and Development
July 31, 1992
TO: City of Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission
SUBJECT: Planning Recommendations for Meeting of August 6, 1992
HELLEKSON REAL ESTATE COMPANY, INC. - Request for concurrent small -scale
comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning to change Future Land Use Plan Map
Designation from Medium Density Residential to Commercial and to rezone from MR-
2, Multiple Family Residential, to GC -2, General Commercial, property located at the
1 100 block of Holly Avenue and Maple Avenue.
Site is designated as Medium Density Residential - 15 (15 dwelling units per
acre or MDR -15) on the Future Land Use Plan Map and is Zoned MR -2,
Multiple Family Residential on the Zoning District Map. Site is basically vacant
at the present time and includes approximately .71 acres.
2. Uses adjacent to site include several single family dwellings to the north and
west (MDR -15, Zoned MR -2), wholesale warehouse of building supplies to the
east (Zoned GC -2), a commercial amusement facility, a railroad line and mixed
commercial and industrial services to the south (Zoned GC -2).
3. In general, the site represents a transitional area between residential and
nonresidential activities. The property is separated from adjacent uses by 82
foot wide rights -of -way. Residential uses adjacent to site appear to be
deteriorated or dilapidated. One residential structure was in the process of
being demolished at the time of survey.
4. Because of the relatively small size of the site of less than one acre, the
difference in impact upon infrastructure including water, sewer, traffic
generation, drainage and recreation caused by a change from Medium Density
Residential to Commercial is anticipated to be insignificant.
5. Recommend approval of the small -scale comprehensive plan amendment of the
Future Land Use Plan Map from Medium Density Residential - 15 to General
Commercial plus rezoning from MR -2, Multiple Family Residential to GC -2,
General Commercial based on the ability of future nonresidential development
to be separated from existing residential uses in the immediate area and the
existing nonresidential character of much of the immediate area at the present
time.
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VIRGIL L. GRACEY - Request to rezone from RC -1, Restricted Commercial, to GC -2,
General Commercial, property located at 2590 Sanford Avenue.
1. Site is Zoned RC -1, Restricted Commercial, consists of platted lots fronting
Sanford Avenue and includes an existing one - family dwelling.
2. Various one - family dwellings are located adjacent to site in area Zoned MR -2,
Multiple Family Residential. A church is located east of the site in an SR -1,
Single Family Residential Zone.
3. A small neighborhood shopping center is located southeast of the site in an
RC -1 Zone.
4. The Future Land Use Plan Map of the Comprehensive Plan reflects a General
Commercial land use designation. Several Zoning Districts could be permitted
in the General Commercial designation including RMOI, Multiple Family
Residential /Office /Institutional, RC -1, Restricted Commercial, GC -2, General
Commercial, PD, Planned Development and AG, Agricultural.
5. In 1989 the site was rezoned to RC -1. The staff recommendation at that time
was to rezone to RMOI, Multiple - Family Residential /Office /Institutional rather
than RC -1 because nonresidential activities permitted in RMOI Zoning such as
offices are compatible with the immediate area and because the existing
development of site and adjacent properties are not suitable for uses permitted
in RC -1 Zoning such as are located in the developed RC -1 Zone opposite the
site on Sanford Avenue. Since then the City has approved several RC -1
rezoning requests in the immediate vicinity of site.
6. Recommend that the request for GC -2, General Commercial Zoning be denied
because the site's characteristics prevent and otherwise limit the adequate
accommodation of the on -site vehicular movement characterized by general
commercial development. Such limitations include the configuration of the
existing building on the site, limited size of site and relationship of building to
Sanford Avenue. The recommendation to deny the request is also based on
the City's policy of maintaining the established Zoning District of RC -1,
Restricted Commercial in the immediate area.
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R. HARDWICK/TIDEWATER ENTERPRISES, INC. - Request to rezone from SR -1,
Single Family Residential to GC -2, General Commercial, property located on the East
of French Avenue, South of 15th Street to 18th Street.
1. The site is Zoned SR -1, Single Family Residential and consists of a row of
platted lots located between French Avenue /U.S. Highway 17 & 92 and an
undeveloped segment of Laurel Avenue. Site includes approximately 2.64
acres.
2. Area adjacent to site that is presently Zoned GC -2, General Commercial
includes truck repair, a drive -in bank, a drive -in restaurant under construction,
used automobile sales and vacant land. The land immediately east of site that
is Zoned SR -1, Single Family Residential is vacant at the present time.
Existing single family dwellings are located east and south of site.
3. The Future Land Use Plan Map of the Comprehensive Plan designates the area
west of the undeveloped Laurel Avenue right -of -way (including site) as General
Commercial. The area between undeveloped Laurel Avenue right -of -way and
Elm Avenue is designated as Medium Density Residential - 15, i.e., fifteen
dwelling units per acre.
4. The existing GC -2 Zone located between French Avenue and the site is not of
sufficient depth to adequately support a full range of highway oriented
commercial activities. In general, a minimum depth of 200 feet is required for
platting new lots adjacent to major arterial roadways such as French Avenue.
5. Recommend approval of the request to rezone from SR -1, Single Family
Residential to GC -2, General Commercial based on overall consistency with
the comprehensive plan's Future Land Use Map and the generally enhanced
ability to conduct highway - oriented commercial uses in the immediate area due
to the added lot depth for commercial development adjacent to French
Avenue.
TOMMIE LEE HOLT - Request conditional use approval to permit a fruit and produce
stand in an AG, Agricultural Zone located at 1821 Airport Boulevard.
Site is Zoned AG, Agricultural and includes less than one acre. Site includes
several small and deteriorated buildings. Site fronts Airport Boulevard.
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2. Adjacent uses include vacant land, several single family dwellings and an
unfinished apartment building at the corner of Airport Boulevard and Country
Club Road.
3. In general, structural conditions in the immediate area were observed to be
deteriorated or dilapidated. The above - mentioned unfinished apartment
building contributes to a blighted character of the neighborhood. Until the
dilapidated apartment building is completed or demolished, it would appear
unlikely that substantial investors would be interested in locating in the
immediate area.
4. Recommend approval of the request to establish a fruit and vegetable stand
on a temporary basis with the condition that such use shall be subject to
annual review by the Planning and Zoning Commission. This recommendation
is based on the existing neighborhood conditions in the immediate area -- if
such conditions change, it may become undesirable to continue to permit
transient type activities such as fruit and vegetable stands in this location.
Therefore, the conditional approval reflects the ability to discontinue the use
when the City deems appropriate.