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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.16.86MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION October ,16, 1986 7:00 P.M. Members Present: John Morris, Chairman Brent Carli Jay Malone Gary L. Davidson Eddie Keith Dr. Hortense Evans John LeRoy Members Absent: Other Present: Sheila Roberts Bettie Sonnenberg, Zoning Inspector Bill Simmons, Director of Engineering & Planning Jay Marder, City Planner The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by the Chairman, John Morris. The first item on the agenda was a continuance of a Public Hearing to consider a request for a rezoning from SR -1A and AD to RC -1, that property located north of SR 427 and west of the south entrance to Carriage Cove, for the purpose to provide support services to the adjacent residential units, represented by Ralph Smith. Mr. Smith stated Dreyfus Interstate wanted to change the zoning before doing a marketing study and determining thetype of commercial development to place on the property. There are 31 to 4 acres of land. Present to speak in opposition was Clifford Johnson. Mr. Johnson stated 400 ft. of his property is adjacent to the property being rezoned. They would be able to locate 45 ft. from his bedroom. He also represented the church stating they were concerned about the type of businesses that could go in there. Mr. Malone -asked Mr. Smith if they would be the only developer and Mr. Smith said yes, best to his knowledge. Mr. Carli moved to deny the rezone request due to not seeing an urgent need and not knowing what they are going to put there. Mr. Davidson seconded. Motion carried over the dissenting vote of Mr. Morris. The next item was a Public Hearing to consider the request for a conditional use in a SR -1 zone, that property located at 2601 and 2603 thru 2609 Myrtle Avenue, for the purpose of five duplexes, represented by Robert Siegler for the owner, Sam Gabbai. Mr. Siegler stated the property previously went before the board asking to rezone to MR -1 and was denied. He would like to build five duplexes on the lots to keep within the price range of the area. There will be 10 units with 1500 sq. ft. per building compared to 1200 sq. ft. per single - family. The lots are 50' x 128'. Previously there was an approved site plan for 8 single family residence, but it has now lapsed. There was no one present to speak in opposition. Mr. Carli stated he canvased the area and the mobile home park is against the rezone. Mr. Malone moved to approve the conditional use. Mr. Keith seconded. Motion carried over the dissenting votes of Mr. Carli, Mr. Davidson and Mr. Howell. MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - October 16, 1986 - 7:00 P.M. Page 2 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The next item was a Public Hearing to consider a request for a conditional use in a SR -1 zone, that property located at 2525 Poinsetta Avenue, for the purpose of a duplex, represented by the owner, Diane Watson. The house was built with a mother -in -law apartment attached. There are 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. When she bought the property in July, 1986, the seller told her it could be rented as a duplex. She has no intentions of moving in at this time. Present to speak in opposition was John Fontaine. He was the spokesman for neighborhood. He stated it is not a mother -in -law cottage, the house was added on with one family living there. He has lived next door over 8 years.. The house is now being rented to two families on a weekly basis with future plans of using two rooms for additional sleeping quarters in the larger half. It sounds as if it would be a rooming house and not a duplex. It does not conform with the existing houses. He has done some work in the house for Sanford Electric. The house is wired with Aluminum wiring. The heating unit is set for single - family. The owner is not living there, just there for investment. He presented a petition of over 40 signatures against the conditional use. Mr. Howell moved to deny the request. Dr. Evans seconded. Motion carried unanimously. The next item was a Public Hearing to consider the request for a conditional use in a GC -2 zone, that property located at 3681 Orlando Drive, for the purpose of sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises, represented by Lawrence Leo. Mr. Leo stated he would like to have beer and wine for consumption on premises at the Pizza place. He is presently in business in Fern Park for 10 years with a state license for 9 years. He will have to go to the State for his license. Mr. Carli wanted to know how he would change the restaurant. He stated he would buy the lease and the equipment in the building. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated she had spoken with Horne Properties and they were not in opposition. Mr. Malone moved to approve the conditional use. Mr. Howell seconded. Motion carried over the dissenting votes of Mr. LeRoy and Mr. Keith. The next item was a Public Hearing to consider the request for a conditional use in a GC -2 zone, that property located at 3842 Orlando Drive, for the purpose of daily car rental, represented by Jeff Johnson. Mr. Johnson stated it would provide replacement to families or business people in the area with free delivery to home or office. They employ local residents, have management trainee program, and would use local repair services. There are 22 other sites in Fl. There would have 50 to 100 cars with 90% on the road. The closest business to Sanford is off of Lee Road. There will be 3 to 4 employeees. The board unanimously agreed to look at the overall parking requirements on the site plan. Mr. Davidson moved to table so staff can bring the existing site plan to show parking. Mr. Carli seconded. Motion carried. The next item was to consider the site plan for an auto parts store located at 1113 Sanford Avenue in a GC -2 zone, represented by the owner, Sanford Gould. The building has a total of 2200 sq. ft. area. At the present, there is an existing Mortgage Company on one side of the building. There are 4 parking spaces in the rear for employess. There will be 2 employees for the auto parts store and 1 for the other business. They have provided more parking than required. The orders would be very small with 3 to 4 boxes a day. There is parking presently located in the front that is being used with people backing out onto Sanford Avenue. Mr. Gould stated he would be operating the business. MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - October 16, 1986 - 7:00 P.M. Page 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- Mr. Keith moved to approve the site plan. Dr. Evans seconded. Motion carried. The next item was to consider the site plan for Morris' Room and Store, a 9 room rooming house and a retail store conversion located at 1226 -1228 W. 13th Street. in a GC -2 zone, represented by Herbert Cherry. Mr. Cherry stated the building has been vacant and Mr. Roundtree wants to make a 1600 sq. ft. store with 9 rooms. There will be a hedge along 13th Street. Staff stated it is technically adequate. It will be licensed under the City of Sanford. The loading and unloading for the store will be done along 13th Street. Mr. Carli moved to approve the site plan. Mr. LeRoy seconded. Motion carried. The next item was to consider the site plan for 6 apartment units located at 316 and 320 Oak Avenue in a SC -3 zone, represented by the owner, Barbara Jackson. Mrs. Jackson stated she would not be tearing down the two buildings. She would only be doing alterations. The building on the north side has been licensed as a duplex for some time. The building on the corner has taken 3 years to renovate. There are 3 units in the corner house and she would be living downstairs in one of the units. There are twelve parking spaces and the alley will not be paved. The north parcel will be sold to her son. Due to her owning the corner house and selling the other parcel, the board felt it should be considered as two separate parcels. Mr. Malone moved to deny based on what was presented. Mr. Keith seconded. Mr. Howell stated if it does not meet the code, she would be advised what is needed. The motion carried over the dissenting votes of Mr. LeRoy and Mr. Howell. The next item was to reconsider the recommendation to deny the request to rezone from SR -1A to GC -2, that property located east of Highway 17 -92, west of Cherokee Circle and south of Woodson Drive, at the request of the City Commission. Mr. Malone asked how it could be reconsidered when both sides are not present. He feels it should be readvertised. Mr. Carli stated the board is trying to do their best and feel offended to reconsider a prefessional vote. Mrs. Zull was present and stated it was the best use of the property. The board unanimously agreed to readvertise the Public Hearing. The next item was to consider a revision to the buffer wall on the approved site plan for Sanford Town Square, a shopping Center, located in a GC -2 zone at 1500 French Avenue, represented by Irene Boyles. There are large trees existing along the buffer line. If the block wall is erected as shown on the approved site plan, the trees will have to be removed. The Landscape Architect informed the developer there has been no damage to the trees. The roots were not cut during the land clearing. They want to move the concrete wall at south end near retail stores. There are about 25 good trees. They are expanding the buffer areas and decreasing access behind the building. Mr. Malone moved to amend the buffer area to allow the trees to be saved. Mr. LeRoy seconded. Mr. Boyles asked if a wood fence could be placed in the back of the property where the trees jog out and have the concrete wall on both ends. The board stated they did not want a wood fence along the side. The board felt they should come back later with alternatives. The motion was only for amending the buffer area. Mrs. Sonnenberg informed the board First Union is renovating the top 3 floors for office spaces. She asked them if they would want to address the whole parking area and would MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - OCTOBER 16, 1985 - 7:00 P.M. Page 4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- they have to landscape the entire area or just the area for office space usage. The board agreed to bring a full site plan to the board for review. The board asked staff to go by on a daily basis to see that the trees are saved at the Sanford Town Square. Mr. Carli asked for discussion on trees on the next workshop meeting. The Minutes of the previous meeting were approved. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.