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The City Commission of
Hall in the City of Sanford,
Present:
the City of Banford, Florida, met in regular session at t he
Florida, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. February 9, 1953.
Commissioner W. H. Btemper, Acting Mayor
" J.D. Cordell
" John D. Ivey
" John L. Kadet
City Attorney A. Edwin Shinholser
City Clerk H. N. Bayer
City Manager Thomas L. Lemon
Chief of Police R. G. Williams
Absent: Commissioner Randall Chase, Mayor
Meeting called to order by the Chairman.
Monthly reports from the several departments for month of January 1953,
examined.
Geo. A. Maffett, Chairman of Boy Scouts
permission to use the stadium and ball park
submitted and
City
Camping Committee, next appeared and requested
free of charge, including lights, on night of Feb-
rusty 28, for the Boy Scouts "Field Day" program, and on motion of Commissioner Cordell, seconded
by Commissioner Ivey and carried, same was granted.
Ralph T. Cowan, Chairman of Publicity Committee of Sanford Industrial Board, next appeared
and gave a progress report to date, in which he advised that they were negotiating with two
industries interested in locating in Banford; of receiving several inquiries from others;
and that Sanford Industries, Inc., the newly organized stock company, had filed application
for Charter. He then outlined the work entailed in connection with his duties in communicating
and conferring with prospective industries and raising funds for the corporation, and also of
the expenses involved for telephone, telegraph and stenographic services, and requested the
Commission to appropriate funds for the Industrial Board to take care of such current expenses
until Sanford Industris, Inc., receives Charter approval and can get under operation.
Thereupon Commissioner Ivey moved that funds in amount of $300.00 be appropriated from the
Contingent Fund for the Industrial Board to defray current expenses for stenographic services
and miscellaneous items until the Charter has been officially approved for the corporation.
Seconded by Commissioner Cordell and carried.
Frank Evans, owner of property at northeast corner of Sanford AEenue and Fourth S~reet
next appeared and requested permission to widen Fourth Street approximately 13~ ft on north
side from Sanford Avenue east 125 feet in order to provide for diagonal parking next to his
property, agreeing to do this w~rk at his own expense and in accordance with City's specifications.
After careful consideration and on recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Kadet
moved that Mr. Evans be granted a permit to widen said street as proposed, and that the City
assist him as much as possible. Beconded by Commissioner Cordell and carried.
The City Manager was then directed to contact the owners of balance of the property
abutting on north side of Fourth Street between Sanford and Cypress A enues to find out if they
would be willing to pay for widening the street in front of their property at the same time.
Carl Mynes, owner and operator of Colonial Motor Court located on. West Seminole Boulevard
next appeared and requested the Commission to take action toward installing some type of signs
or signals to slow down the speed of traffic along in front of his place of business, claiming
that he was losing considerable amount of business because of the fast moving traffic.
After discussion the matter was referred to the Traffic Committee for recommendation.
A Committee representing the local Chapter of Disabled American Veterans, with Com-
mander G. A. Muffley as spokesman, next appeared with further reference to their offer of
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Thereupon after careful study of the map showing the location of site selected, which
was almost in center of the frontage on the highway, it was felt that it would affect the
future development of the property to dispose of frontage in middle of the tract, and on motion
of Commissioner Kader, seconded by Commissioner Cordell and carried, the Commission agreed to
sell the Disabled American Veterans a site, size 150' x 200', at the southeast corner of the
property, which is low and will require filling, for consideration of $1.00, provided they
execute a deed back to the City, to be held in escrow at bank with instructions that it be de-
llvered to the City at end of five years if an operating post is not erected thereon at that time.
Robert S. Brown, Chairman of Planning Board, next appeared with further reference to their
letter of December 29, 1952, recommending the rezonlng of property abutting on French Avenue,
certain section of Dreamwold Subdivision, and the proposed hospital areas, as follows:
Honorable
Snnford,
Florida.
City Commission,
December 29, 1952
Gentlemen:
Following the public hearing held by the Planning Board Thursday, December 18th.,
we now wish to make the followin~ recommendations regarding rezoning of certain
sections of the City as follows:
1. - That a new type district be adopted to be called Transient Commercial
District. The District to read as follows:
SECTION. 13A, C-T TRANSIENT COMmeRCIAL DISTRICT
A. USEB PERMITTED
1. Any use permitted in the R-2 District
2. Hotels, motels and tourist courts.
3- Restaurants and other eating establishments.
$. Automobile filling stations.
5. Retail stores except those dealing in second-hand merchandise.
6. Barber Shops and Beauty Parlors.
7. Professional offic~e.
8. Automotive Bales Agencies.
No uae shall be permitted in this zone which is detrimental either to other
establishments in the zone or to neighboring areas because of odor, smoke,
dust, glare, vermin, fumes, fire, noise or vibration, or which is hazardous
because of danger of fire or explosion. The Board of Adjustment shall Judge
whether a use is or is not detrimental in questionable cases, and may pre-
scribe remedies which would make the uae permissible.
Such remedial steps shall be described in writing by the Board of Adjustment.
The applicant for a building or use permit shall contract to take such steps
within a time stated in the agreement, and may be required to post a per-
formance bond. In the event that the applicant fails to take action as set
forth in the agreement within the time limit stated, the performance bond,
if any, shall be forfeited and he shall be proceeded against as though he
had built or msde use of the oremlses without the required oermit or permits.
B. PARK I NG
There shall be no curb parking on any main thorough-fare within this zone.
C. BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT
The maximum building height shall be seventy-five (75) feet.
D. BUILDING SITE AREA REQUIRED
No minimum requirements, except that in no case shall a single, two family
or multiple family dwelling be erected on a site which provides an area
less per family than is required under the minimum area provisions stipulated
for RL1 amd R-2 Districts.
E. FRONT YARD
A front yard at least 40 feet in depth from the adjacent highway right-of-
way shall be provided. This yard may be used for off-street parking, and
may contain markers and other devices to control such parking. Parking in
such front yards shall be so regulated and controlled as to prevent use of
the highway for maneuvering incidental to parking, and entrances and exits
shall be so designed as to insure a minimum of interference with highway
traffic.
Front yards may contain trees and other ~egetation so long as vision from
the highway is not materially impeded between 30 inches and l0 feet above the
ground, and maya leo include inconspicuous li~htinm standards fa~ the t11~mI-
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Aside from the items specifically mentioned above, no building, structure, sign,
advertising device or display or any portion thereof shall be constructed or set
up in such front yards.
F. SIDE AND REAR YARDS
No building shall be erected within 20 feet of an adjacent budlling on neighbor-
ing property nor within 15 feet of any property line.
G. SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS.
All parking areas and drives used by the public shall be surfaced in such a manner
as to prevent nuisance from dust and standing water. Where a transient commercial
district borders a residential district, walls or vegetative screening shall be
provided as necessary to prevent headlights of automobiles or other lights from
shining in windows of adjoining residential property. No source of incandescent
lighting used for illuminating the parking area, advertising signs, or any por-
tion of the property shall be directly visible to drivers on the highway, and
no red or green illumination shall be permitted within 100 feet of any street
intersection.
H. ENFORCEMENT..
The portion of this ordinance relating to curb parking shall be enforced by the
police department as though it were part of the traffic code of this city.
(At the public hearin~ there were no objections voiced regarding the adoption
of this new district.)
2. REZONING OF FRENCH AVENUE
a. It is recommended that the following portions of French Avenue be rezoned
to C1 - COMMERCIAL RETAIL DISTRICT.
The west side of French Avenue beginning at the north line of Lot 6, Block 3,
Tier 9, thence going, south to the middle of West 4th Street, one lot in depth,
and the east side of French Avenue beginning at the north line of Lot 9, Block 3,
Tier 8 and going south to the middle of West 5th Street one lot in depth plus
on the west side, Lots 46, 47 and 48 of First Add. to Pinehurst and on the east
side, Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Orange heights, and the west 140 feet of the unsub-
divided property on the east side of French Avenue between 18th and 19th Street
plus Lots 158 to 160 of Sanford ~elghts Addn., and beginning on the north side of
Lot 3 of Boyd's Sub. south to 24~h Place, and Lots 12 to 21 of Block 1, Lots 1
to 5 of Block 8, and Lots 1 to 3, 8 & ~of Highland Park plus Lots 1 to 12 of
Beck's Addition. /Of Block 9,
(There were no objections raised at the public hearing regarding this rezoning,
and this rezoning makes all property on both sides of French Avenue from Semi-
nole Boulevard south to 24th Place either C2 - COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL or C1 -
COMMERCIAL RETAIL except property owned by the Seminole County Board of Pub-
lic Instruction.)
b. It is further recommended that the following property be rezoned to TRAN-
SIENT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT:
The west side of French Avenue from 24th Place to 25th Street one lot in depth,
plus Lots 1 to 5 of Block 9, Dreamwold, and the east side of French Avenue,
from 24th Place south to the City Limits, one lot in depth.
(There were both ob.~ectlons to and requests for rezonlng regarding this section,
said requests and objections being further referred to at the end of the next
paragraph.)
c. It is also recommended that the following land be rezoned to R2 - MULTIPLE
FAMILY DISTRICT:
Lots 1 to 11, 23 and 24 of Block 14, and Lots 1 to 3, 19 and 20 of Block 15,
and Lot 6 to 9-A, Block 9 of Dreamwold.
(The following is a summary of the requests for rezoning and the objections
thereto regarding the land on French Avenue south of 24th Place:
Proponents - Mr. Dupreespoke representing himself, his niece, and A~r. Carrington
who are owners of 15 lots on the west side of French Avenue beginning 25th Street
and the City Limits and they desk,ed ali. of this area to be zoned Cl. Mr. Carri-
ngton also spoke In favor of this change. Mr. Pekins next spoke representing
Mr. Harmed who owns eleven lots on the east side of French Avenue south of 25th
Street stating that his client desired that this area be zoned Transient Com-
mercial ~nd that it include an area of lots on both the west and east side of
Laurel Avenue south of 25th Street. Nr. and Mrs. Oliver W. Hall by letter re-
quested that Lots 4, 5 and 6 of Block 14, Dreamwold, be rezoned for business.
Mr. W. H. Harrell, owner of Lots I to 5, Block 9 of Dreamwold, stated ?~is
desire that th~s area be rezoned Cl. Mr. Engle, owner of Lots ll and 12, Block
8, and Lots 29 and 30, Block 7 on the east side of French Avenue also desired
that it be rezoned Cl. Mr. Carrington, owning 5 lots in Block 9 of Dreamwold
plus 3 lots on the west side of French Avenue north of 25th Street desired re-
zoning to Cl.
Opponents - Mr. James Wright protested any changes to any type of commercial
zone south of 24th Place and filed the following petition. Several other propevty
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Gentlemen:
We, the undersigned Property owners and residents of that section of the City
of Sanford, Florida, known as Dreamwold, respectfully petition your Honorable
Body, as follows:
A. To restrict the commercial section (or area) to that portion of
French Avenue North of 24th Place.
B. To restrict all a~dvertising signs to the above recommended zone.
A majority of the undersigned ~re agreeable to the re-zoning of our section
of the City of Banford, Florida, from R1AA to ~iA.
Signed:
B/ Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Terwllliger S/ Mr. and Mrs. Lyman A. Phillips
Mr. and Mrs Jimmy Wright
Mr. and Mrs W. L. Btoudenmire, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs F. B. Bwankhoue
Mr. and Mrs J. R. Miller, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs Herman Harriett
Mr. and Mrs F. R. Hennlng
Mr. and Mrs A. Heath
Mrs. Laura Dasinger
Mrs. Martha Coleman (CNW)
(by C. Wright - as per,hone
instructions)
Marie Pavlic
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Chas Morrlson
C.has. G. Marian -(by C. B.
Morrlson, proxy)
The recommendations above rezonlng part of the area south of 24th Place to
Transient Commercial and the balance R2 is in the unanimous oolnion of thls
Board to be to the best ~.nterest of the City of Banford as a whole and will
do the least amount of harm, if any, to ~dJoinlng property owners to the dis-
trict, and although being more restrictive than some property owners would
like, does in our opinion not reduce the value of the property materially
from the value it would have if it were zoned as per their desires.
3. - REZONING OF DREAMWOLD
It is recommended that all of Dreamwold remaining in zone ltlAA, after that por-
tion referred to in the previous recommendation had been rezoned 1t2, be rezoned
from RI~ to R1A.
(This recommendation has received tb~ approval of the majority of the resi-
dents within the zone and no objections were raised at the hearing.)
4. REZONI~G OF HOBPITAL BITE PROPERTY, ETC.
It is recommended that all that land lying east of First Street Extension and
bounded on the south by East 2nd Street and on the east by Mellonville Avenue
and on the north by Lake Monroe be rezoned from R1AA to R2 - Multiple Family.
(There were no objections to this recommendation) It should be noted that R2
District allows hospitals.
Respectfully submitted,
CITY OF SANFORD PLANNING BOAItD
by H, James Gut
Secretary
Thereupon after a lengthy study and discussion, it was agreed to withhold rezoning the
hospital area until such time actual construction of the hospital is authorized, and on motion
of Commissioner Ivey, seconded by Commissioner Kadet and carried, the Commission authorized a
Public Hearing to be held, the dete to be decided later, to consider rezoning all the property
abutting on French Avenue to C-1 Commercial Retail, except the property already zoned for Com-
mercial-Industrial use, and/or in accordance with the foregoing recommendations of the Plan-
ning Board; and to rezone the remainder of District R-l-AA in Dreamwold Subdivision to District
R-1-A.
The Commission then requested the ~annlng Board to give further consideration to the defini-
tion and use restrictions recommended for the proposed C-T Transient Commercial District in
order that it be more clearly defined in the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance.
Mack N. Cleveland, Jr., Attorney, next apoeered on behalf of Sanford Cab Company and re-
quested two parking spaces in front of their taxi-cab stand on west side of Park Avenue in rear
of Florida State Bank Ruilding, and after considerable discussion, same was referred to the
Traffic Committee for recommendation.
The request of Yellow 0ab Company for a loading space for taxi-cabs in front of the Banford
Atlantic Bank Bulldin~ and one in front of F~ust's Dru~ Store was also referred to the Traffic
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acre tract of land north of the cemetery for sum of $6,500.00, and after discussion, in which it
was felt that the property would not be desirable for cemetery purposes, Commissioner Ivey moved
that the offer be declined. Seconded by Commissioner Kadet and carried.
Mr. Whlddon then submitted an offer to sell the City the farm east of the Cemeteries, con-
taining approximately 39 acres, for sum of $11,500.00, advising that he could re-sell the dwelling
and pasture land for $6,500.00, leaving a net price to City of $5,000.00 for remaining 20 acres,
and same was referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Volie A. Williams, Jr., next submitted report on acquisition of rights of way for widening
French Avenue, advising of apnroxlmately 50 parcels still to be acquired and that condemnation
suit was ready to be filed, pending clearance from State Road Department as to correctness of
descriptions. He also submitted request of A. Marcenelle to purchase the remaining po~lon of
Lot 17 of Block 7 of Dreamwold, for the purpose of re-constructing the motor court cabin thereon
which will have to be removed from the right of way to be acquired from his property, a~d same
was taken under advisement, pending the amount to be received from State Road Department for
Lot 16 and that portion of Lot 17 which will be acquired for right of way purposes. The City
having purchased these two lots at cost of $2,000.00 in connection with acquiring such rights of
way.
Mr. Williams next submitted deed to be executed by the City, together with proposed resol-
ution of authorization for same, for right of way across the City owned property between French
and Holly Avenues and Seminole Boulevard and Water Street, and on motion duly adopted,both
were refer~ed to the City Attorney for approval.
Commissioner Stemper then reported recommendation of Mayor Chase that the Commission adopt
a resolution requesting that French A~enue be made a S-Lane drive instead of the proposed 6-
lane, and on advice of Mr. Williams that the State Road Department could not secure aid in con-
structinga S-lane drive, no action was taken.
On motion of Commissioner Cordell, seconded by Commissioner Ivey and carried, the Commission
next authorized and directed that funds in amount of $506.90 be transferred from the Contingent
Fund to the Street Department and appropriated for expenses incurred to date in connection with
acquiring rights of way for widening French Avenue.
Consideration next given to the bids submitted at meeting of January 12 from Certified Pub-
lic Acco,mtants to make the annual audit of City's records, and Commissioner Ivey moved that the
Commission disregard any bids or proposals received after said date. Seconded by Commissioner
Cordell and carried.
Commissioner Kadet then moved the acceptance of bid of Blltch, Tyson and Meek, of Jackson-
ville and DeLand, to audit the City's records for fiscal year ending September 30, 1953, for sum
of $2,000.00 for regular post-audit, or $2,400.00 for continuous audit, the optional terms of
the proposal to be determined later. Seconded by Commissioner Ivey and carried.
Application next received from Geroge Cambridge, colored, for permit to operate a taxi-cab,
and on motion of Commissioner Cordell, seconded by Commissioner Kadet and carried, same was denied
and ordered filed because of sufficient number of cabs now in operation to meet public demand.
In accordance with Ordinance No. 275, and on motion of Commissioner Cordell, seconded by
Commissioner Ivey and carried, D. C. Stafford, Master Electrician, Donald Young, Journeyman, and
the Electrical Inspector were next appointed as the Board of Electrical Examiners for year 1953.
On motion of Commissioner Ivey, seconded by Commissioner Kadet and carried, the Commission
next appointed R. L. Harvey, Master Plumber, John Baker, Journeyman, and the Plumbing Inspector
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next authorized a Quit Claim Deed from City to James H. Cowan on Lots 22, 23, 24 a~ 25 of
Block 5, Marvania Second Section, for the purpose of clearing title, which was vested in
City at one time thru foreclosure of tax liens.
Commissioner Ivey next introduced Resolution No. 815, and after being read in full moved
its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Kadet and carried by the following vote
of the
Commission:
Commissioner Stemper Aye
" Cordell Aye
" Ivey Aye
" Kadet Aye
Said Resolution No. 815 being in words and figures as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 81~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CONMISSION OF TF~ CITY OF
SANFORD, FLORIDA, IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICES OF
D. L. THRASHER, TO EXPRESS REGRET AT HIS DEATH, AND
TO EXTEND SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY.
WHEREAS: D. L. Thrasher, during his lifetime was a resident of the City of Sanford, and
for many years participated actively in the conduct of City government, and at all times
maintained a keen interest and active spirit in the promotion of civic affairs for the benefit
of thls City and it's people, and,
WHEREAS: in the early days of this City, shortly after the turn of the century, he was
particularly active in the program of civic betterments, including among others the laying
of cement sidewalks in the residential sreas of the City, and promoting the passage of City
law to orohlblt the keeping of livestock within City Limits, and as part of his sctlve partici-
pation in City affairs he served as Mayor or the City of Sanford during the years 191~ and 1915,
and during those years as well as throughout his life-time he exerted his best efforts for'the
welfare of the City of Sanford and it's people, and,
WHEREAS: in the death of D. L. Thrasher the City has lost a long term resident with a
record of service which is deserving of recognition by %he City Commission, and the Commission
in addition to giving such recognition wishes to extend sympathy to his family,
NOW, THL~qEFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: by the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida,
that the City, through it's Com~ssion does hereby express it's appreciation and commendation
for the services rendered by D. L. Thrasher in behalf of this City and It's people, and does
hereby express it's deep sympathy to his family in their bereavement;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that this Resolution be spread on the minu~es of the City Com-
mission and that copies thereof be sent to the family of D. L. Thrasher and to local news-
papers.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of February,
s/ w.H.
John
J. D.
1953.
Stemper, Acting Mayor
L. Kadet
Cordell
ATTEST: H.N. Sayer John D. Ivey
City Clerk As the City Commission of the City
of Sanford, Florida.
Consideration next given to publishing or posting the 1952 delinquent
cordance with the terms of the Charter, and on motion of Commissioner Ivey,
missioner Cordell and carried, the Commission authorized and directed that
tax list be "Posted" in accordance with the legal requirement of the Charter, and also that
it be published one time in the Sanford Herald one week before the tax sale.
tax list in ac-
seconded by Com-
the 1952 delinquent