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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.05.70M I N U T E S February 5, 1970 Zoning and Planning Commission City of Sanford City Hall 8:00 PM Members Present: Arthur Harris, Chairman Garnett White Cal Conklin James Dycus Robert Karns Absent: Jeff Davis Edward Blacksheare Don Bishop, Jr. Others Present: Vernon Mize, representating the Standard Oil Company accompanied by Mr. Puckett and Mr. Anderson, also representating Eastern Oil Co. Thomas Freeman, representating the Murphy Oil Company. From Eastern Oil Petroleum Mr. Watson and Mr. Fulkerson. The Chairman called the meeting to order and reading of the minutes were waived. A public hearing was held to consider the rezoning of the "tank farm" area as advertised in the Sanford Herald January 26, 1970 from M -1 zone to a C -2 zone. Mr. Thomas Freeman appeared in behalf of the Murphy Oil Company to request that the rezoning be denied. He informed the commission that his client had undertaken expansion of the facilities so as to offer better service to this area and had at no time vacated the property. He stated further that the company intended to use this property as a tank farm for storage of heating fuel and would be opposed to the rezoning of the property owned by Murphy Oil Company. Z & P Minutes February 5, 1970 Page 2 -------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- Mr. Harris informed the audience that should the zoning be changed, those within the rezoned area could continue to operate as a non - conforming use indefinitely, provided they did not vacate the property for a period of six (6) months or that 50% of the facility was destroyed by fire. Mr. Vernon Mize, representing the Standard Oil Company and the Eastern Petroleum Company appeared to voice a request for denial of the rezoning. He informed the Board of the future plans of the companies. Standard Oil Co. has negoitiated with other companies and ha6 been successful in leasing parts of the existing facility with everything complete but the actual signing of the leases and the remaining part of the facility was on a standby basis and at any time they could resume operations. Eastern Oil Company has been using their facility and has at no time shut down their operation. Although there is no immediate plans for expansion, it is possible if the population growth continues as expected. It was noted by the City Manager that the weed growth was very dense and maintenance of the existing buildings belonging to Eastern Oil Company had not been taken care of in some time and the entire area created a fire hazard. He informed the company of his intent to contact the State Fire Marshall regarding this hazard. The representatives informed him that the weeds had just been "mowed and that plans for demolishing the old metal building were underway. It was learned by the Board that only three out of the eight property owners had any protest against the rezoning of the tank farm area and figures were presented showing the assessed valuation of the buildings and land in this area which amounted to $117,200 assessment on the land and $277,220 on the buildings. Z & P Minutes Feb. 5, 1970 P age 3 --------------------------------------------------------- After a thorough discussion Garnett White moved that a recommendation be made to the City Commission that the "tank farm" area - that area encompassed on the East by Myrtle Ave., on the South by Fulton Ave., on the West by French Ave., and on the North by Seminole Boulevard be rezoned from the the present M -1, Light Industrial District to C -2, General Commercial District. Seconded by Cal Conklin and carried after a tie vote was broken by Chairman Harris. * The Study of the Subdivision Regulations was tailed until the next meeting to provide study time to enable the Board to review the proposed changes. Next, Mr. Risner sited the need for the selection of the project site area for the Urban Renewal Survey and Planning Grant. He pointed out that this should be done as soon as possible so that the application could be completed. The City Planner pointed out to the Board that the project site should be reviewdd thoroughly so as to select the area in greatest demand and where the most credits could be compiled to make a successful Program. It was decided more study was needed before the site would be selected. Mr. Dake also pointed out that a joint meeting involving Urban Beautification would be held with the Tri- Planning Council, City Planner, Building Official and the Scenic Improvement Board and that it would be necessary to await authority to proceed with the beautification application from the City Commission. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. * Cal Conklin - aye Garnett White - aye _7 James Dycus - naye Chairman Robert Karns -n aye