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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING OF JUNE 7, 1990
7:00 P.M.
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT:
John LeRoy
Tom Speer
Joe Dennison
John Morris
Ben Dyal
Helen Stairs
Les Owens
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Leon Brooks
Eddie Keith
OTHERS PRESENT:
Jay Marder, City Planner
Bill Simmons, Director of Engineering and Planning
Bettie Sonnenberg, Land Development Coordinator
Marion Anderson, Recording Secretary
The first item on.the Agenda was a Public Hearing to consider the
request for a change of land use for that property described as
3401 Orlando Drive, lying east of Orlando Drive, south of Airport
Boulevard and north of Americana Boulevard.
Owner: Ishwar Naran; representative: Howard W. Jewett.
Due to lack of representation, Mr. Owens moved to table. Seconded
by Mr. Dyal. All in favor. Motion carried.
The next item on the Agenda was a Public Hearing to consider the
request to Rezone from AG, Agriculture, to that of MR -1, Multiple -
Family Residential, that property located at the Southeast Corner
of Mellonville Avenue and Pine Way.
Owner: Apple & Seeds Investment company; representative: Daniel
Singer, Agent.
Mrs. Sonnenberg entered into the record a letter from Mr. Singer
requesting that the consideration of the Rezone Application be
withdrawn.
Chairman Morris asked for a show of hands from the audience as to
who were in opposition. There were approximately 13 people in the
audience in opposition to the proposed rezoning.
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The next item on the Agenda was a Public Hearing to consider a
Conditional Use for property in a GC -2, General Commercial zone,
located at 2502 Laurel Avenue for the purpose of Automobile & Truck
Service use for a Speedway- Starvin Marvin Convenience Store with
four (4) gasoline dispensing islands.
Owner: Calogero & Carmela Baio; representative: Henry Endrizzi.
Due to lack of representation, Mr. Dennison made a motion to table.
Seconded by Mr. LeRoy. All in favor. Motion carried.
The next item on the Agenda was a Public Hearing to consider a
Conditional Use for property in a GC -2, General Commercial zone,
located at 401 Palmetto Avenue for the purpose of Multiple Family
Use and the Use of a Nonconforming Structure and Lot.
Owner: Stephen H. Coover, Trustee; representative: Charles M.
Cameron, Agent.
Mr. Charles Cameron, agent, 401 Magnolia Avenue, stated that he
plans to have a 4 unit apartment building at this location. The
structure is over 100 years old. It has been a rental business
for the past 100 years. The non - conforming structure does not meet
the setback requirements. Mr. Carmeron stated that he purchased
the building several years ago and in turn sold the building in
1988. The building has been dormant for the past year. Mr.
Cameron stated that he would like to reestablish this building as
a 4 unit apartment building.
In opposition was Mr. Tom Freeman, 605 Palmetto Avenue. He stated
that he has lived in Sanford since 1955. There have been 2 murders
and numerous muggings and break -ins in this area. Area residents
have been meeting with the Police regarding the neighborhood watch
program. The police are making arrests nightly. This use is not
conducive to this neighborhood. The building should be brought up
to code if this use is allowed. There are more transients renting
these houses than stable people. We must stop the multi - family
living in these old houses if we are to stop crime. Crack dealing
is going on on Palmetto Avenue. The house does not have the
facilities for 4 apartment units. People are sharing the
bathrooms. You cannot walk down Palmetto Avenue without carrying
a gun. It this is allowed, we must make sure it has all the
facilities for an apartment, not a flop house for transients.
There were approximately 25 people in the audience opposed to the
conditional use.
Myra Freeman, 605 Palmetto Avenue, stated that Mr. Cameron's track
record is terrible. One of his homes was the site of a shooting.
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Mr. Cameron stated that this building consists of 4 apartments,
each with a living room, bathroom, kitchen and bedroom. No one is
sharing a bathroom. This will be licensed as a 4 unit apartment
building.
Julia Gough, 117 W. 10th Street, stated that she moved here last
July. There is a rooming house across the street which is
deplorable. She is in opposition to this use.
Mr. Owens made a motion to deny the requested conditional use. Mr.
Dyal seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.
The next item on the Agenda was a Public Hearing to consider a
Conditional Use for property in a RC -1, Restricted Commercial zone,
located at 1310 South Park Avenue for the purpose of Change of Use
of a Nonconforming Structure from a Church to a Residential Care
Facility use.
Owner /Representative: Mary L. Parise.
Mary Parise, P.O. Box 44, Titusville, stated that she purchased the
old house to make it an ACLF with 6 senior citizens. She plans to
operate the facility herself. Ms. Parise will commute daily. She
has a certified nursing aid that will assist and also a daily
cleaning service. Ms. Parise stated that she has already met all
the requirements with the City and with HRS. The elderly that will
occupy this house will be able to take care of themselves. This
will not be a nursing home, it is for ambulatory persons only. The
parking has been satisfied with Staff.
Mr. Dennison moved on approval. Seconded by Mr. Dyal. All in
favor. Motion carried.
The next item on the Agenda was a Public Hearing to consider a
Conditional Use for property in a GC -2, General Commercial zone,
located at the Corner of West 25th Street and Airport Boulevard for
the purpose of Automobile & Truck Service /Car Wash.
Owner: Stan Sandefur; representative: Dr. Storm L. Richards.
Mr. Storm Richards, 1804 Maple Avenue, stated that the shopping
center is not vacant. There will be no gasoline pumps associated
with this business.
Mrs. Stairs moved on approval. Seconded by Mr. Dennison. All in
favor. Motion carried.
The next item on the Agenda was a Public Hearing to consider a
Conditional Use for property in a GC -2, General Commercial zone,
located at 2543 S. French Avenue for the purpose of Outside Tank
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Storage for the sale of propane gas.
Owner: Bob Gentry; representative: Jose Velazquez.
Jose Velazquez, 98 Lake Drive, stated that he is trying to obtain
a permit to sell propane at a retail level. The hours of operation
will be from 7:00 a.m. to 8. p.m., six days per week. Mr.
Velazquez stated that he has met all State requirements. He now
holds a State license. He plans to maintain the ongoing
businesses that are there now. He also rents U -Haul trucks and
trailers, but there are weeks when there are no trucks there at
all.
Mr. Lynwood Everson, Public Gas Company, stated that Mr. Velazquez
has a site plan that has been approved by the State.
Mr. Bruce Maxwell, 504 Bayard Street, stated that he is scared
stiff of having this operation so close to his home. He asked if
it could blow up or cause an explosion. He is opposed to this use
being so close to his home.
Mr. Bill Clancy, Public Gas Company, stated that he has been in the
gas business for 21 years in this area. He stated that they have
always met the criteria of the State Fire Marshall's Office. The
setback requirements have been met. The State Fire Marshall would
never have approved the site plan if there was any danger to any
one or any structure in the area.
Mr. Owens moved to approve subject to site plan submittal for the
storage tanks. Seconded by Mr. Dyal. All in favor. Mr. LeRoy
opposed. Motion carried.
The next item on the Agenda was the consideration of the request
for site/ engineering Plan approval for an addition to Ace Hardware,
a retail sales and service use, located at 205 E. 25th Street in a
GC -2, General Commercial District.
Owner: Robert N. and Inez Parsell; representative: John Reynolds.
Mr. John Reynolds, 180 Ridge Street, Winter Springs, was present
for representation.
John Reynolds stated that he had a discussion with the Fire
Department as to the connection and the point of connection, both
being acceptable.
Mr. K. Shoemaker stated that he had cleared it with Mr. Cohen of
the Fire Department and the connection will come off Palmetto
Avenue side.
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Mr. Dennison moved on approval subject to modification of fire
hydrant and to waive the sidewalk on Palmetto Avenue. Mr. LeRoy
abstained. Seconded by Mr. Owens. All in favor. Motion carried.
The next item on the Agenda was the consideration of the request
for Site /engineering Plan approval for Compass Marketing, a
warehouse /distribution use located at 115 Coastline Road in a RI -1,
Restricted Industrial District.
Owner: Accord, Inc.; representative: Kevin J. Spolski.
Mr. Kevin Spolski stated that they will be the only ones with a
sidewalk but will set a precedent and put one in. This site is the
heaviest wooded site on the entire industrial park.
Mr. LeRoy made a motion to approve. Mr. Owens seconded. All in
favor. Motion carried.
The next item on the Agenda was the consideration of the request
for Site /engineering Plan approval for Jett Aire of Central
Florida, a corporate office and aircraft hanger use, located at
1300 E. 26th Place in a RI -1, Restricted Industrial District.
Owner: Sanford Airport Authority; representative: Kevin J.
Spolski.
Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that has been discussion between the Fire
Department, the Building Department and Mr. Spolski, as to whether
the building would require a fire sprinkler system. Mrs.
Sonnenberg asked that it be approved subject to determination of a
fire sprinkler system.
Mr. Kevin Spolski stated that based on the outcome of the meeting
with the Building Official, the Fire Marshall and Mr. Spolski and
the requirements of the Southern Building Code, Mr. Spolski will
abide by what ever the decision is.
Mr. Owens made motion to approve. Seconded by Mr. Dyal. All in
favor. Motion carried.
The next item on the Agenda was the consideration of the
Site/ engineering Plan approval for the expansion of the parking and
automobile display area for Jim Lash's Blue Book, an automobile
dealer sales use, located at 4114 Orlando Drive in a GC -2, General
Commercial District.
Owner /Representative: James D. Lash.
Mr. Nash stated he has no problem in negotiating with neighbors
when possible as to access easement.
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Mr. Speer moved on approval without the requirement of a cross
easement. Seconded by Mr. Dyal. Mr. Simmons stated that there are
other places where cross access easements are moving forward now;
the Exxon Station, McDonalds' the Mobile Station, and also just
south of Carvery. All in favor. Mr. Dennison opposed. Motion
carried.
The next item on the Agenda was the consideration the Site Plan for
a detached sign for Central Florida Educators' Credit Union, a
financial use, located at 105 E. 25th Street in a GC -2, General
Commercial District.
Owner: Tropic Bank of Seminole /Florida National Bank Corporation.
Representative: Kenneth Soday.
Kenneth Soday, Deland, was present for representation.
Mr. Dennison moved on approval. Mr. Owens seconded. All in favor.
Motion carried.
On the Addendum to the Agenda was the consideration of the site
plan for a propane dispensing station for Discount Propane, a
retail use, located at 3804 Orlando Drive in a GC -2, General
Commercial Zoning District.
Owner: VSH Realty, Inc.; representative: Jack Bolderson.
Mr. Jack Bolderson was present for representation.
Mr. Dennison moved on approval. Mr. LeRoy seconded. All in favor.
Motion carried.
Under any other business from the floor or Commission Members.
Dr. S. Joshi submitted a site plan for a sign and was present to
answer any questions.
Mr. Dyal moved on approval. Seconded by Mr. LeRoy. All in favor.
Motion carried.
Mr. Simmons stated that regarding sidewalks, the LDR addresses
sidewalks in general. He requested the Commission to give some
objectives as to what way Staff should go.
Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that Katherine Welch would be the new
Commission Member. Also, Mr. Owens and Mr. Keith were appointed
for an additional term.
Mr. Dennison made a motion to approve the minutes as circulated.
Mr. LeRoy seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.
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Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
FROM THE SANF+O1tD CITY WARNER
Jtme 1. 1990
TO: City of Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission
SUBJECT: Planning Recommendations for June 7, 1990
SINGER - Request to rezone from AG, Agricultural to MR -1, Multiple
Family Residential for property located at the southeast corner of
Pineway and Mellonville Avenue.
1. Site is Zoned AG, Agricultural, includes approximately 7 acres
and appears to be vacant at the present time.
2. Site is adjacent to existing agricultural zoning in the City
and the unincorporated area which evidences various single
family dwellings generally located on tracts of greater than
one acre.
3. Site is adjacent to an existing MI -2, Medium Industrial Zone
which, while appearing to include an existing building, is
basically vacant at the present time.
4. The Future Land Use Concept Map reflects Neighborhood and
Resource Protection designations for the site. The
Neighborhood designation permits various residential uses
subject to specific locational considerations pursuant to the
regulatory process. Resource Protection reflects wetland
environmental characteristics in the area.
5. In June, 1989 the City Commission adopted a Joint Resolution
with the Seminole County Commission that, amongst various
considerations, recommends that the area south of Pineway be
maintained as a general rural development area in both the
City's and the County's plans.
6. Recommend that the request to rezone from AG, Agriculatural to
MR -1, Multiple Family Residential be denied based on the
general incompatibility of the proposed uses with the
established rural character of the immediate area and the
desirability of maintaining rural development policy in the
area at the present time.
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EMISE - Request conditional use permit to change use of a
nonconforming structure from church - related activities to a
residential care facility for property Zoned RC -1, Restricted
Commercial located on the west side of Park Avenue south of 13th
Street.
1. Site includes a two -story residence on two lots. The main
residence appears to have experience various additions and
also include a garage apartment.
2. Site is adjacent to various single family residences Zoned RC-
1, Restricted Commercial and a church Zoned MR -2, Multiple
Family Residential.
3. Recommend approval of request for conditional use permit to
establish a residential care facility in a nonconforming
structure based on existing character adjacent uses and
neighborhood at the present time as well as suitability of
existing structure for the proposed use.
CAMERON - Request conditional use permit to establish apartments in
a non - conforming structure for property Zoned GC -2, General
Commercial located at the southeast corner of 4th Street and
Palmetto Avenue.
1. Site is Zoned GC -2, General Commercial and includes a two -
story structure that appears to be designed to accommodate
four dwelling units.
2. The Sanford Historic Survey mentions the site as follows, "By
1880, Sanford was a bustling little town with a population of
1,000 . Several houses survive in this area which could
date to this era including the Duval Rental Houses at 401
(site) and 409 Palmetto Avenue . . . " ( Sanford Historic
Survey Florida Preservation Services, 1987, p. 14) The
Sanford Residential Historic District lists the site as a
Frame Vernacular, pre -1887 contributing structure.
3. Existing uses adjacent to the site Zoned GC -2 include single
and multiple family dwellings, garage apartments and
commercial activities fronting Sanford Avenue.
4. Existing uses adjacent to site Zoned SR -1, Single Family
Residential fronting Palmetto Avenue include a four -unit
residence and various single family residences, two of which
are boarded up (condemned) at the date of this writing.
5. Existing uses adjacent to site in area Zoned SC -3, Special
Commercial include an apartment building, a fenced storage
area, a duplex and offices.
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6. Recommend approval of request for conditional use approval for
apartments based on site's existing structural characteristics
for the intended use, long - standing prior use of structure and
similarity with existing uses already established in the
immediate area.
MARAVON PETROLEUM COMPANY - Request conditional use permit to
establish four gasoline service islands for property Zoned GC -2,
General Commercial located at the southeast corner of 25th Street
(State Road 46 East) and French Avenue (U.S. Highway 17 & 92).
1. Site is Zoned GC -2, General Commercial and actually
constitutes two sites divided by a public alley. Site on the
west side of the alley includes a restaurant; Site on the east
side of the alley includes two parking lots separated by a
single family dwelling. The alley includes various above- and
below - ground utilities.
2. Adjacent land uses Zoned GC -2 include various retail sales and
service establishments and single family dwellings fronting
Laurel Avenue.
3. Recommend approval of gasoline service islands based on
similarity of existing uses already established in the area
and provided that any development activities related to the
alley between the two portions of the site shall be subject to
separate City approval.
RICHARDS - Request conditional use permit to establish a car wash
for property Zoned GC -2, General Commercial located at the
northeast intersection of 25th Street (CR 46A) and Airport
Boulevard.
1. Site is basically an "out parcel" in a shopping center that is
vacant at the present time. Site is located at the
intersection of arterial roadways and includes slightly less
than one acre.
2. Various retail services and convenience stores with gasoline
pumps are located adjacent to site.
3. Recommend approval of the request for a car wash based on the
existing auto - oriented uses already established in the
immediate area provided that access be through the shopping
center parking lot rather that by additional curb cuts on
Airport Boulevard or 25th Street.
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VELZQUE,Z - Request conditional use permit to establish propane gas
sales for property Zoned GC -2, General Commercial locate on the
east side of French Avenue.
1. Site includes a gas station /convenience store with trailer
rentals and propane gas sales. Land area is approximately 1/3
acre. The number of trailer rental units, limited onsite
parking facilities, gasoline islands and convenience sales
building restrict on -site circulation and prevent proper
landscape, setbacks and screening of rental vehicles.
2. Recommend denial of the conditional use permit for propane gas
sales based on the limited size of site to support additional
activities.
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