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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.06.78MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission April 6, 1978 8 :00 P.M. Members Present: J. Q. Galloway, Chairman Wm. Royster -- Rudy Sloan Vic Gischler_ C.B. Franklin— Jack Bridges Sheila Roberts - Gordon Meyer - Members Absent: Robert Karns, Others Present: W.E. Knowles, City Manager Mack LaZenby, City Engineer/Utility Director Al Payne, Zoning Director The meeting was opened at 8 :00 P.M. by the Chairman, J.Q. Galloway. The first item for consideration was a Public Hearing to rezone from RC -1 to GC -2, property located at NW corner of Hardy Ave. and W. 25th St. Mr. Philip J. Ness, owner, was present to speak in favor, and said he would reserve the parcel on the NE corner as RC -1 to serve as a buffer. There was no one to speak in opposition. After discussion, Mr. Sloan moved to recommend the rezoning, ex- cluding the 125' x 125' parcel on NE corner, which would remain RC -1. Mr. Franklin seconded. Motion carried. The next item was a Public Hearing to rezone from RC -1 to GC -2, Lots 16 thru 19, Blk 1, Highland Park, 2101 French Ave. Mr. George Smith, owner of Guy's House of Bar -B -Que was present to speak in favor and explain the reason for the request is to enable him to serve beer at his business. Mr. Bill Stemper was present to speak in favor o the rezoning, and said he did not feel the rezoning would be detrimental to the neigh- borhood. Mr. A. A. McClanahan was present to speak in opposition and presented a petition signed by residents in back of the proposed rezoned property who are also in opposition. After discussion, Mr. Meyer moved to recommend denial of the request because of the strong opposition of the neighbors. Mr. Sloan seconded. Motion carried over two dissenting votes. The next item for discussion was the Public Hearing to charg and amend the Zoning Ordinance, Article V. Use Provisions, 7. RMOI, Multiple - Family, Residential, Office and Institutional District. A. Uses Permitted: to change Subparagraph (7) to read: Nursing Home, MINUTES - Planning & Zoning Commission - April 6, 1978 Pa ge 2 Adult Congregate Living Facilities, and Convalescence Facilities, in compliance with the requirements of the State of Florida. Mr. Bridges moved to approve. Mr. Royster seconded. Motion carried. The next item for discussion was a site plan for a new metal building at 2711 Orlando Drive, represented by Kondracki & Sons with rep- resentative Attorney Bill Heffernan. After discussion, Mr. Heffernan agreed to present written comments to the board at the next meeting with the following commitments: (1) All cars for sale will be operable. (2) Relocating of existing sightproof fence and as to sightproofing fence on south side of property. (3) Landscaping to conform with City requirements. (4) A redesigned parking area. Mr. Sloan moved to table the item until the next meeting. Mr. Meyer seconded. Motion carried. The next item was a site plan and request for a conditional use in the GC -2 District at 1407 French Ave. for expansion of a gasoline service station and truck stop, represented by Mr. Scovell. After discussion Mr. Meyer moved to approve, Mrs. Roberts seconded. Motion carried. The next item was a request for conditional use of a single - family dwelling in the RC -1 District �Lt 1905 Maple Ave., represented by Jack Shubert. Mr. Franklin recommended approval, Mr. Royster seconded. Motion carried. Mr. Bridges abstained. The next item for discussion was a request for conditional use at 305 S. Park Ave. for the sale of beer and wine for consumption on premises with meals. Mr. Tom Spear represented the request on be- half of the owner, Mr. Savoie. After discussion, Mr. Gischler moved to approve the request, stipulating no sales after 9 :00 P.M. Mr. Bridges seconded. Motion carried over two dissenting votes. Mr. Lamar Downer was present to request a home occupation at 2410 Holly Ave. for land - clearing business. After discussion, Mr. Meyer moved to approve,the request. Mrs. Roberts seconded. Motion carried. Request for a change of use in the SC -3 District at 115 N. Laurel Ave. from a warehouse to an auction tabled because of lack of rep- resentation. Mr. Kevin Spolski was present to request conditional use for a ground sign at 2013 French Ave. Mr. Meyer moved to approve. Mrs. Roberts seconded. Motion carried. MINUTES - Planning & Zoning Commission - April 6, 1978 Pa ge 3 The next item for discussion was a request for approval fqr construction of homes with from 1000 sq. ft. to 1500 sq. ft. living area in Sec. 1 -C and 1 - D of Unit I, Hidden Lakes PUD. Mr. A.B. Peterson, Jr. and Mr. Finestein were present to represent the request, and to dis- cuss with the board the type of homes planned for the area. No specific plan was presented or committed. Mr. Knowles addressed the board and advised further study on the area before making definite decisions. Mr. Alan Cooper, resident of the area was present to define the overall building plan of the existing homes and to represent the residents as in opposition to the square footage living area proposed. After discussion the board instructed the Staff to check with the City Attorney to the question of legality of Hidden Lakes being considered as no longer a PUD, because of the changes in ownership and method of selling lots. The proponent withdrew the request. The Staff was instructed to research rezoning of undeveloped areas of Hidden Lake. The minutes of previous meeting were corrected as follows: Mr. Royster moved to recommend to the City Commission to study the possibility of right -of -way acquisition and widening of Airport Blvd. Mr. Meyer seconded. Mr. Royster also moved to recommend to the City Commission tb request a traffic study from DOT concerning changing SR 600 from rural to urban classification from the intersection of Orlando Drive & Park Drive, south to Lake Mary Blvd. Minutes approved as amended. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. c � J. Q. Galloway hairman