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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.07.68M I N U T E S ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION City of Sanford November 7, 1968 City Commission Room, City Hall 8 :00 P.M. Present Clifford W. McKibbin, Jr., Chairman Donald Bishop, Jr. Arthur H. Harris Robert E. Karns Phillip H. Logan C.F. Brooke Smith, M.D. City Manager W. E. Knowles Building Official Linvel J. Risner Absent John Daniels, Jr. Jefferson R. Davis John Y. Mercer The meeting was called to order by the Chairman. Appearing as a spokesman for group of residents in the Pinecrest Subdivision was William (Bill) Reck, residing at 103 East Onora Road, opposing the request of Mrs. William E. (Virginia) Leach for the operation of a childrens nursery in her home as a conditional use in the residential zoned district of R -lA and located at 100 East Onora Road. Approximately twenty persons resideing within the immediate area were present indicating they were not in favor of said operation with several openly voicing their objection, as follows: Mr. Burkhart - 107 E. Onora Road Stating that the present condition of the property is unsightly. Mr. Gordon Kellett - 100 West Onora Road Of the opinion that property owner was already in full operation without authority; certainly appeared that way. Z & P minutes Nov. 7, 1968 Page 2 In supporting his objections, Mr. Reck stated that the homes in this particular subdivision are now increasing in value and being upgraded from lack of occupancy due to the "Navy slump" and it should very definitely be maintained as a suburban residential area,free of commercial operation, for families of average income. He also pointed out that Onora Road is a busy traffic thoroughfaire. The Chairman relayed to the group that Mrs. Leach had con- tacted the City Manager's Office in regards to such an operation under the present zoning, but to date, had not paid the $20.00 fee to initiate the application through the proper channels. The Chairman pointed out that the Zoning and Planning Commission is not a board for policing matters but only a board of recommending to the City Commission on such requests. Mr. Harris commented that he was quite familiar with the residential area and agreed that the subdivision is presently in the process of being upgraded and he would not be in favor of a commrcial operation. After discussion, Mr. Harris moved that the Zoning and Planning Commission forward to the City Commission a negative recommendation for the operation of a childrens nursery as a conditional use in the Pinecrest area or more particularly at the location of 100 East Onora Road upon submission of said request from Mrs. Leach. Seconded by Mr. Karns and carried. Minutes of September 5, 1968, were read and approved. Consideration was next given to a request of property owner Jeanette Laing relative to the feasibility of setting ublic hearing to consider the rezoning from M -1, Light Indust ial, to R -2. One and Two Family Dwelling District, on eight vacant lots located in the area West of French Avenue between West 9th Street and West 11th Street and between Cedar Avenue and Maple Avenue. It was outlined that the owner wish to upgrade the zoning in order that low cost concrete block homes could be constructed on vacant lots where originally were dilapidated structures that had been now demolished. Mr. Harris moved that upon the filing of the proper rezoning application by the property owner, the Board would establish a date for a public hearing to further consider same. Seconded by Mr. Logan and carried. Z & P minutes Nov. 17, 196$ Page 3 Consideration was next given to the zoning or rezoning of property annexed into the City and on motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Logan and carried, the following recommendation was made to the City Commission: Zone C -1, Neighborhood Commercial, that area on the north side of Onora Road between Sanford Avenue and Southgate Road and known as the "Gramkow" property. ** Zone R -lA, One Family Dwelling District, that area on the south side of Onora Road between Sanford Avenue and Southgate Road and known as the property of the Sanford Christian CkOrch, Inc. (legal description in metes and bounds). Further, church con- struction on said property is recommended to be allowed as a "conditional use ". Consideration was next even to a Mani g g' r ffeas��ility request of Howard McNulty, owner of vacant lots 1, 2, 21 22 23, and 24, Block 14, Dreamwold, with Lots 21 and 22 situated in the R -lA residential zoning facing on Osceola Drive and Hiawatha and the remainder of the lots situated in a C -1, Neighborhood Commercial area, facing on Osceola Drive and French Avenue in an area south of West 25th Street and West of French Avenue. The Building Official stated that the owner desired to utilize the commercial zoning for a used car lot.o�eration. It was pointed out that used scar lot operations require C - 2, General Commercial, zoning. Also discussed and relating to the above was the feasibility of rezoning the lots situated in residential zoning in order to allow more depth forLtherco=ercia- zoned property or as an extension of C -1 around the corner. Discussion was given further to the feasibility of rezoning from C -1 to C -2 both sides of the highway, French Avenue, from 25th Street south fo 27th Street to include the present non- conforming used car operation known as Jim Lash Motors. No official recommendation was made at this time. Under a discussion of junk or abandoned cars presently seen throughout the City, Mr, Harris moved that it be recommended to the City Commission that the existing junk car ordinance be enforced and to include any and all junk autos situated within the entire community regardless of zoning. 'Seconded by Mr. Logan and carried. There being h.D further business, the meeting adjourned. * *more specifically the property to the west of the Gramkow Funeral Home and presently used as a "parking lot ".