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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.27.56Q Z Q F� U) PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Minutes of Regular meeting postponed to Friday, January 27, 1956. City Hall Sanford, Florida Members present: Robert S. Brown, Chairman Clifford McKibbin Karlyle Housholder A. W. Lee, Jr. A. L. Wilson Jimmy Wright Members absent: A. L. Collins Alfred Stanley Howard Faville Others present: W. E. Knowles, City Manager John M. Gillon, Bldg. Inspr. 4 v a. Cn Q Z W N Meeting called to order by Chairman Brown. Minutes of December 15th, 1955, road �/, _ and approved. Mr. Rupreeht Strickland and Mr. Homer Osborne appeared before the board in reference to the building at 9th & Laurel - northeast corner, Lots 9 and 10 of Block 10, and namely the "Youth Center ". Mr. Strickland stated that the building had, some years ago, been purchased at a price of $4,500 from the Central Baptist Church. The building in recent years has been abandoned and allowed to become dilapidated. The building could now be sold at the same purchase price to Mr. Clyde Robertson, owner and operator of the Therm -O -Tana Gas do Appliance Company, now operating 209 Magnolia Avenue. The request was to re -zone the above residential area to a 0-1 area to conform with the proposed new business site. Mr. Robertson stated to the board that if so re- zoned, the existing building would be demolished and a block, modrern building, with a showroom facing on 9th street, would be constructed thereon to continue his present type of business. Also, there would be no large storage tanks on the premises. In answer to Mr. Housholder's question, Mr. Robertson stated that any trade -in appliances such as water heaters and stoves would definitely not be sitting out in back of the building. Under general discussion of the board, it was felt that a variance granted for a period of three years by the Board of Adjustment would not help a permanent type of business as Mr. Robertson had established. Also, the request as submitted came under the board's referral as "spot zoning ". Therefore, would it be feasible at this time to zone a block or blocks in this area, and possibly take in Gordon Brisson's Funeral Home, which is a non - conforming use. The board also con- P & Z Commission "Minutes" January 27, 1956 - 2 - sidered a major factor and that being the sentiments of the residents living in this area as to being situated in a com- mercial zone. Mr. Strickland, Osborne, and Robertson used as their defense, the telephone building situated, but on the opposite side of the street, in this area which was zoned commercial for the specific use of the telephone company. The board did not wish to make a definite commitment, and before too much discussion was entered Into-it was felt by the majority of the members that possibly, but with no direct bearing on their decision, the residents could be contacted and a consent or petition be brought into the board. The residents in the area of 8th to 10th, between Laurel and Elm Avenues should be contacted in this regards. The City Manager was instructed to prepare this petition In proper Form for Mr. Strickland and Mr. Osborne. The above was put in the form of a motion by Mr. Cliff McKibbin, seconded by Mr. Wilson, and motion carried.. Mr. Brown then declared nominations open for the offices of Chairman, Vice - Chairman, and Secretary for the year of 1956. . Mr. McKibbin moved that Mr. Brown be nominated for Chairman. Mr. Wilson moved that nominations be closed. Motion seconded by Mr. McKibbin. Mr. Brown declared elected. Mr. Al Lee mov6d.thet Mr. Mc bb n be nominated for Vice - Chairman. Mr. Wilson moved that/__�1__ r closed. Motion seconded by Mr. Housholder. Mr. McKibbin declared elected. Mr. Housholder moved that Mr. Wilson be nominated for Secretary. Mr. Lee moved that nominations be closed. Motion seconded by Mr. Housholder. Mr. Wilson declared elected. Mr. Wright moved for adjournment to special meeting of February 2, 1956 for further discussion and possible action on above re- quest of Mr. Strickland and Mr. Osborne. R. S. Brown, Chairman A. L. ilsaK, Secretary