HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.17.91MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING OF JANUARY 17, 1991
7:00 P.M.
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Joe Dennison
Helen Stairs
Leon Brooks
Eddie Keith
Cathryn Welch
Jerry Johnson
John LeRoy
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Tom Speer
Ben Dyal
OTHERS PRESENT:
Paul Moore, Utility Director
Jay Marder, City Planner
Bettie Sonnenberg, Land Development Coordinator
Marion Anderson, Recording Secretary
The meeting was called to order at 7: GO P.M. by Chairman Dennison.
The first item on the Agenda was a presentation by Paul Moore,
Utility Director, regarding the relationship between the Utilities
Department and the Planning. and Zoning Commission.
Mr. Moore showed a video regarding the Reclaimed Water System and
explained the reason for the system and hoes it works.. Mr. Moore
handed out a Water Conservation Action. Guide that included tips on
water conservation. Mr. Moore explained the installation of the
major distribution line throughout the City. The City's Wastewater
Treatment Plant has a capacity of 6.5 million gallons daily (mgd).
Mr. Moore stated that the State has mandated no discharge into Lake
Monroe; for the last year or so the City has been discharging a
little over a million gallons daily into the Lake. Eventually,
there will be no discharge into the Lake because of the reclaimed
water reuse program. There are no residents on line now but the
City is hoping to have permission from State to supply residences
with reclaimed water very soon.
Mr. Moore stated that the City is requiring developments to hook up
to the reclaimed water system; i.e. the apartments off of Airport
Blvd.
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Mr. Moore explained how the City had sent out information regarding
the reclaimed water system and asked residents if they would be
interested in the program. The City did not have much response
from the people in the downtown area but most residents in the
southern area near the Golf Course were in favor of the system and
signed up for the program.
Mr. Marder explained that when the Land Development Regulations
were developed in 1988, there were certain provisions that required
reclaimed water to be taken back.
The next item on the Agenda was a Public Hearing to consider the
request for a Conditional Use for the purpose of a 3 -ring tented
circus on January 24, 1991 (one day only) in a GC -2, General
Commercial Zoning District.
Owner: Kusom Soni; representative: Allan C. Hill.
Ms. Cindy Crawford, Sarasota, stated that she is the fund raiser of
this project and the circus will be at Pinecrest Shopping Center.
There will be no games, no rides, and the local Chamber of Commerce
is selling tickets. There will be two shows-, at 5:00 and a.t 8:00.
Chairman Dennison stated that the Police Department has no
objections and has recommended that two off duty officers be
employed to direct traffic during hours of operation.
Ms. Crawford stated that there is no problem with hiring officers.
Mr. LeRoy moved on approval of the-Conditional Use. Seconded by
Mr. Johnson. All in favor. Mr. Keith opposed. Motion carried.
The next item on the Agenda was the consideration of the Final Plat
for Carriage Cove North Phase I, a 61 -lot first phase of a 385
dwelling unit development located at 3501 Rolling Hills Blvd in a
MR -3 Zoning District.
Owner: Dreyfus Interstate Development Corp.; representative:
Thomas E. Daly.
(Preliminary Plat approved 3/1/90).
Mr Tom Daly of Bowyer Singleton stated that he was representing
Lennar Homes and that they plan to put in attached single family
houses. Americana Blvd. is being worked on relative -to paving and
opening. Also, they are working on a developer's agreement with
neighbors and the Expressway Authority.
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Mr. Daly stated that the homes will be two stories. The homes will
appear as townhouses. Hopefully, they plan on beginning
construction within the next month or two.
Mr. Johnson asked about traffic control. Mr. Daly stated that
there will be no problem with traffic at this section of Lake Mary
Blvd.
Ms. Stairs moved onlapproval. Seconded by Mr. LeRoy. All in
favor. Motion carried.
The next item on the Agenda was the consideration of the Site Plan
for a subdivision sign (detached) for Sanford Commerce Park, a 32
lot industrial park, located at 1601 Airport Blvd. in a RI -1 Zoning
District.
Owner: McKee Development Company; representative: Bob
VonHerbulis.
Mr. VonHerbulis stated that he was representing McKee Development,
1601 Airport Blvd. The owner of the property is Lars Erickson, Lot
1, Sanford Commerce Park. There is no signage to identify this as
a commercial park. The sign will be placed in the corner of Lot 1
and it will not be lighted.
Mr. Keith moved on approval. Seconded Mr. Johnson & Ms. Welch.
All in favor. Motion carried.
From the floor, Mr. Rambo requested to be heard regarding a permit
to put a storage building at 200 Persimmon Avenue. He stated that
he moved from Ocala and rented the site from Butch Coombs., behind
and south of the used car lot. His employer contracted to put in
a 16x24 foot shed. Mr. Simmons stopped their and told them they
needed a permit. He stated that they would like to put in a light
fixture and burglar alarm. They have a truck brokerage business
out front and wanted to use this shed as a storage building. There
are four employees with the truck brokerage business.
Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that a site plan has been approved for a
parking lot to facilitate a brokerage office. A license was
issued for brokerage business only. The site plan did not show a
storage building in the rear. Staff approved parking lot because
it was an engineering plan. The site plan that was reviewed on the
12/26/90 did not show the storage building. A letter was written
to the engineer showing concerns. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that she
has talked to the engineer several times regarding this matter.
Mr. Marder added that the City has channeled comments, correctly and
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the City could not be responsible for a gap between the engineers
and owners.
Chairman Dennison asked if Staff could approve as long as he
complies with the requirements.
Mrs. Sonnenberg stated "yes ". Mr. Marder stated that Staff could
approve as a site plan and deal with conditions as an engineering
plan.
Chairman Dennison asked if the Commission could give temporary
approval. Mr. Marder stated "yes, a conditional approval ".
Mr. LeRoy recommended conditional site plan approval based upon
final engineering approval. Seconded by Ms. Stairs. All in favor.
Motion carried.
Mrs. Sonnenberg reported that Staff had approved a Site Plan for
Mr. Coomb's operation. Also, Staff approved a storage facility at
the Main Water Plant.
Ms. Welch asked if more copies of site plans could be obtained from
the developers at their expense and mailed to the commission
members in the agenda packets to allow more time for review-.
Mrs. Sonnenberg and Mr. Marder explained that the Site Plans are
available in the Engineering and Planning Department before the
meetings. Mrs. Sonnenberg also stated that there are times when
some revised site plans are received just a day before the
meetings. Staff will concentrate on how to allow for more review
time of site plans by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M.
'Toe D t nnison, Chairman