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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21 1991
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Tom Speer
Eddie Keith
Joe Dennison
Ben Dyal
Helen Stairs
Cathryn Welch
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Jerry Johnson
Leon Brooks
John LeRoy
OTHERS PRESENT:
Jay Marder, Director of Planning & Development
Bettie Sonnenberg, Land Development Coordinator
Marion Anderson, Recording Secretary
Chairman Dennison 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
405 Celery Avenue in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District,
for the purpose of an expansion of a non - conforming structure and
auto parts sales and repairs. Owner/ representative: Noel Cameron.
Noel Cameron, 405 Celery Avenue, Sanford, was present for
representation. Mr. Cameron stated that they would like to sell
auto parts and repair automobiles. Mr. Dennison stated that staff
recommends approval with the storage of vehicles not visible to the
public and asked if Mr. Cameron had any problems with this. Mr.
Cameron stated "no" and he pointed out where the parking would be
including the entrance and exit. He also stated that the hours of
operation would be between 8:00 and 5:00.
Mrs. Stairs moved on approval with staff's recommendations.
Seconded by Mr. Keith. 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 1219 French Avenue in
a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District, for the purpose of an
expansion of the use of a non - conforming structure (an additional
efficiency apartment). Owner: Michael Jackson; representative:
Donald Adkins.
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Donald Adkins, 1219 French Avenue, stated that this is a two- story
building with an existing apartment. He has renovated the
apartment upstairs at this location and would like to block an
entrance off to make it an efficiency apartment.
Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that Mr. Adkins wishes to have two units up
stairs. Mrs. Stairs stated that Mr. Adkins had let her see what he
was doing and that he is doing a fantastic job.
Mr. Speer moved on approval. Seconded by Mrs. Welch. 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 1202 Oleander Avenue
in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District, for the purpose of
the change of use of a non- conforming lot and structure - church
accessory use. Owner: New Salem Primitive Baptist Church;
representative: Roland Ray.
Roland Ray, representing New Salem Primitive Baptist Church, stated
that this would be of service to the community. The property is in
dire need of repair and it is obvious that it is being used as a
crack house. Mr. Ray stated that this would be a complete
renovation for a dining facility for the church.
Mr. Keith moved on approval of the request. Seconded by Mrs.
Stairs. All 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 at
918 E. 10th Street in a SR -1, Single Family Residential Zoning
District, for the purpose of a duplex use for a non - conforming lot
and structure. Owners /representatives: John W. and D.M. Anderson.
Mr. J. W. Anderson, 1000 E. 10th St., stated that he would like to
have a duplex at 918 E. 10th Street. There will be no renovations.
Everything is already there. He would like to have two water
meters and two electric meters.
Ms. Sonnenberg stated that currently there are three units at this
location. The Building Dept. has recommended approval subject to
inspection so that it does not come in as three units.
Mr. Speer moved on approval for the purpose of a duplex for two
families, with 2 water meters, and 2 electric meters subject to
inspection by the Building Dept. so that there will not be 3
tenants occupying the house. Seconded by Ms. Welch. All in favor.
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Motion carried.
The next item was the consideration of a request for a waiver of
the landscaping for TLC, Temporary Living Center, a medical
outpatient and daycare use, located at 519 Palmetto Avenue in a GC-
2, General Commercial District. Owner: Seminole County School
Board; representative: Charlene D. Kelley. (Approved 7/18/91).
There was no one present for representation. Mrs. Sonnenberg
stated that this concerns the area in the right --of -way. They are
requesting to put in a certain number of trees. The 6th Street
side is the area that they wish to waive. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated
that they could put in 3 trees, at least, on the 6th Street side
because there are no overhead wires. She stated that they do have
shrubbery near the parking area.
Mr. Dyal stated that the representatives had told the Commission in
the beginning that they would have trouble with the landscaping.
Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that the landscaper had said that they may
not be able to get oak trees but they could get large wax myrtles.
Mr. Speer made a motion that the original site plan be modified to
allow them to plant 7 wax myrtle trees, with a height of 6'
minimum, at the same location. Seconded by Mr. Keith and Ms.
Welch. All in favor. Motion carried.
Mrs. Sonnenberg reported that the engineer from the K Mart /Food
Lion project stated to her that the St. Johns River Water
Management District (SJRWMD) have, as of 10/1/91, changed the
regulations that deal with water abatement. They must contain the
first inch and 3/4 and that the engineers cannot do this without
going with a very expensive filtration system or purchasing new
property. The engineers are trying to get some type of waiver.
Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that the Director of the SJRWMD wants them
to come before his Commissioners in January. Mr. Harb has written
a letter requesting that the Commission write a letter of support
or recommendation to SJRWMD to waive the new requirement and go
with what it was when the site plan was approved. Mr. Dennison
stated that he is well aware of what these jurisdictions can do.
Mr. Speer moved that in response to Mr. Harb's letter, addressed to
Mrs. Sonnenberg, to authorize our Zoning Commission Chairman to
sign a letter that has been approved by staff in support of K -mart
and Food Lion obtaining their necessary permits from SJRWMD. Mrs.
Sonnenberg stated that the Engineering Dept. had no problems with
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this. Seconded by Mr. Keith. All in favor. Motion carried.
Mr. Speer asked what is exfiltration and what is a system for pre-
treatment. Mr. Marder stated that it is the underdrain, a series
of underground pipes that allows a certain rate of flow.
Exfiltration is perforated pipe underground. Mr. Speer inquired as
to whether someone can put runoff in ponds on others properties.
Mr. Marder stated that today this is not fair, onsite water
retention varies.
Mr. Dyal moved on approval of the Minutes of 11/7/91. Seconded by
Mr. Speer. All in favor. Motion carried.
Copies of the Minutes of October 17, 1991 were missing page 2 and
4.
Mrs. Sonnenberg reported that the City Commission had approved the
Suda rezoning request; has authorized 3 off- site parking spaces on
Oak Avenue for the bed and breakfast inn; and has authorized a
carnival for December 16th for the Rescue Church of God whereby
they waived the conditional use requirement.
Mr. Marder stated that this is a cumbersome situation, requiring
conditional uses for temporary amusement. He stated that we need
to reconsider this and to review the scope of services in revising
our LDR. He would recommend that this type of use to be approved
by the City Commission. The Planning and Zoning Commission
unanimously agreed to Mr. Marder's recommendation.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 P.M.
o ennison, Chairman
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From the Director of Planning and Development
November 15,1991__
TO: City of Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission
SUBJECT: Planning Recommendations for Meeting of November 21, 1991
CAMERON - Request conditional use approval to expand a nonconforming structure
for auto parts sales and repairs for property Zoned GC -2, General Commercial located
at the southwest corner of Celery Avenue and Cypress Avenue.
1. Site includes an existing building.
2. Uses adjacent to site include single family residential, multiple family residential
and automotive repair.
3. Recommend approval of automotive parts sales and repair based on similarity
of existing uses in immediate area. Also recommend that approval be
conditioned that storage of vehicles not be visible from adjacent property nor
from adjacent streets.
AD IN - Request conditional use approval to expand a nonconforming structure for
an additional efficiency apartment for property Zoned GC -2, General Commercial
located at the northeast corner of the intersection of 13th Street and French Avenue.
1. Site includes a two story principal building and an accessory building. Retail
sales appear to be taking place on the first floor of the principal building.
2. Adjacent uses include a tire store, furniture refinishing, trucking and wholesale
food distribution. The furniture refinishing establishment appears to have a
dwelling unit on the second floor.
3. Recommend approval of the request to establish an apartment based on the
similarity with existing uses in the immediate area and the existing character of
the area at the present time.
Planning Recommendations for November 21, 1991
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NEW SALEM PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH - Request to change to use of a
nonconforming lot and structure (a one - family dwelling) for a church - related accessory
use (a dining hall) for property Zoned GC -2, General Commercial located at Oleander
Avenue and West 12th Street.
1. Site is composed of two parcels, a church building located on the north side of
West 12th Street and a one - family dwelling located on the south side of West
12th Street.
2. Various single family dwellings are located in the surrounding area.
3. Recommend approval of the request for an accessory church use based on the
existing character of the neighborhood and the minimal impact of the proposed
use.
ANDER N - Request conditional use approval to establish a two- family dwelling for
a nonconforming lot and structure for property Zoned SR -1, Single Family Residential
located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Willow Avenue and East loth
Street.
1. Site includes a single family dwelling. Site is 5,850 square feet.
2. Various single family dwellings are located in the immediate vicinity of site.
3. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a similar and nearby request at
702 Hickory Avenue on October 17, 1991.
4. Recommend approval of the request to establish a two- family dwelling based on
the policy established by the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve
similar activities in the neighborhood.