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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.19.59ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting - November 19 , IM, , 8:00 P.M. in the City Commission Room, City Hall Members present were: Messers. McKibbin, Harris, Karns, Faville, Kirtley, Johnson, Morgan, and Talley. Also present were: City Manager Knowles; Building Official Yelvington; Mayor A. L. Wilson; City Commissioners Baker, Higgin- botham, Brown, and Warner; Finance Director Tamm; Mr. Jerry Dake, Resident City Planner; Mr. dally Dietrichs of Seminole Realty; Mr. Clarence Wynn; Mr. Otto Borsdorf, and Mr. Alvin Odham. Meeting was called to order by Chairman McKibbin. Chairman McKibbin stated that he understood that this was a joint meeting with the City Commission to clarify a few items in regards to a recent rezoning request for four (4) lots on'the N.W. corner of Sanford Avenue and 26sb Street; the request having been denied by the Zoning and Planning Commission on Sept. 3, 1959, and again in a special meeting on October 29, 1959• However, Mr. Wally Dietrichs had taken his rezoning request directly to the City Commission asking that a public hearing be held. The City Commission felt that with a joint meeting and interested parties present, they would be enlightened re- garding the Board's reasons for the denial. Mr. Dietrichs stated that he felt that if the two boards met, they might discuss the feasibility of rezoning to commercial both sides of Sanford Avenue from 251 Place to 26% Street. Chairman McKibbin outlined for the City Commission the meetings held and the happenings up -to -date on this particular request, and also mentioned the fact that the Zoning and Planning members had discussed, but decided against, forwarding the re- quest without recommendation to the City Commission with the sug- gestion that the City Commission hold a public hearing if they so desired. He also stated that the Zoning and Planning members are not professionals in regards to planning; therefore, they screen these requests to the best of their ability and are complimenting themselves on the fact that they convinced the City Commission that a study of Sanford should be made by a professional planning consultant. Mr. Dietrichs stated to the two Boards that, he did not concur in the findings of the Zoning and Planning Board and their final decision not to rezone due to the fact that a rezoning problem should not be based on the distance or the number.of existing stores in an area. Mr. Dietrichs also explained at this time the discrepancy in his notification to the Zoning and Planning Board regarding a National Chain and then switching the use to a grocery and launderette. The buyer had agreed to take up the option with Z & P "Minutes" Nov. 19, 1959 Page 2 the use of the property for a grocery and launderette if the board felt that it would be feasibile to rezone to a C -N rather than the original request of a C -1. Mr. Borsdorf, adjacent property owner to the rear of the property in question, had submitted a letter stating that he objected to the rezoning. In person at the meeting, he further told the boards that he purchased his property before the Air Base moved in; he had all of his money and work invested in the property; and he planned on staying in this residential location. He thought that the laundry would present a problem to the surrounding residents with it operating 7 -days a week and 24 -hours a day. Commissioner Higginbotham stated that, in his opinion, the Air Base location was a permanent feature whether or not the Naval Air Station remained due to the fact that this is a "jet age" and jet passenger service will be in demand out of Orlando in the near future. In conjunction with the discussion of the rezoning re- quest by Mr. Dietrichs, a Memo dated November 19, 1959, to the City Commission and Zoning and Planning Commission from the City Manager was noted. This memo was information compiled from a survey of the area by the City Manager on the same date. It also showed that he spoke direct to some of the property owners in regards to the rezoning and their reaction to it. The Zoning and Planning members requested that particular attention be directed to the last paragraph on Page 2 of this memo regarding Mr. Priest's statement that he did not want his property changed. This appeared to be the adverse of Mr. Dietricfis' statement in regards to Mr. Priest's property. At this time, it was requested that the minutes of the Zoning and Planning Commission's meeting of October 29, 1959 be read. It was felt that a rev of the minutes would clarify a lot of questions raised by the / oKissioners and any statements that might have been misconstrued. Moved by Mr. Faville, secoribd by Mr. Johnson and carried, that the minutes of the special meeting on October 29, 1959, be approved as read. Mayor Wilson spoke to the Zoning Members and stated that, the City Commission did not attend the meeting to contradict their action, but to be enlightened on some misunderstandings that seemed to have developed since the request was submitted and denied. Z & P "Minutes" Nov. 19, 1959 Page 3 Mayor Wilson also complemented the gentlemen of the Zoning and Planning Board for their time and their efforts that, at times, go into making difficult decisions and recommendations in contem- plating the future development of the City of Sanford. Mr. Dietrichs addressed the Zoning and Planning Commission and stated that even though he felt that his request was a very ligitimate one, he wished to thank the members for their efforts. Building Official Yelvington then presented to the Board for their consideration the off- street parking plans at the following locations: 1. Launderette at 2010 French Avenue (across the street and in the immediate vicinity of the Burger King). Moved by Mr. Morgan., seconded by Mr. Harris and carried, that there shall be one (1) off - street arking space per washing machine, plus one (1� off - street parking space for the owner. Mr. Harris requested that his previous motion be amended to apply to all future off -- street parking plans for launderettes and so approve on th s basis by the Building Official. Amendment agreeable with Mr. Harris' second, Mr. Morgan, and carried unanimously. 2. Moved by Mr. Faville, seconded by Mr. Johnson and carried that the off- street parking plan, as presented, for Baggerly's new appliance store on South Orlando Drive be approved. It was noted that the overall off - street parking plan was more than sufficient for the entire shopping area consisting of a future building for the site of McReynold's Drug Store, Baggerly's Appliance Store, Minut Market, Beauty Shop, and a Drapery Shop. This now completes the available building area owned by Mr. Baggerly at this particular location. Z & P "Minutes" Nov. 19, 1959 Page 4 3. Moved by Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Johnson and carried that the off - street parking for a new automotive repair service structure on the S.V. corner of the intersection of Oak Avenue and 252 St. - (adjacent to developer Say Shoemaker's office)- be approved as follows: Thirteen (13) off - street parking spaces for the present proposed structure of 62 x 70 sq. feet. This approved number of spaces does not apply to any future expansion or additions to the 62 x 70 sq. foot structure. Additions to be considered as an entirely new off -- street parking plan. Moved by Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Johnson and carried that, it be recommended to the City Commission that the areas annexed on Sept. 14, 1959, namely: South Pinecrest, 2nd, 3rd, and 40 Additions be zoned to that of R -1C as set forth in Ordinance No. 694. There being no further business, Mr. Faville moved for adjournment. Seconded by Mr. Harris and carried. /Uhairiian JW e et 915y