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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Special Session at the
City Hall. in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 8:00 o'clock P. M., March 7, 1955, for the pur-
pose of a Public Hearing to consider char~es in the boundaries of certain districts of the
Zoning Ordinance. Also, to consider annexing certain territory to the C~y.
Present: Commissioner J. D. Cordell, Mayor
" Earl Higginbotham
" John S. Krlder Sr.
" Jack Ratigan
" F.D. Scott
City Attorney A. Edwin Shinholser
City Clerk H. N. Sayer
City Manager W. E. Knowles
Chief of Police R. G. Williams
Meeting called to order by the Chairman who directed the Clerk to read the following
legal notice of this hearing, which was published in the Sanford Herald on February 18 and
25, 195 :
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CHANGES AND
AMENDMENTS IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BANFORD,
FLORIDA.
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will
Commission in the City Hall in the City of Banford, Florida,
1955, to consider the following changes and amendments to the
Sanford, Florida:
Zoning Ordinance of the
(a)
be held at the office of the City
at 8:00 omclock P. M., March 7,
City of
The property zoned in District R-3 (Single-Family,
located on the West side of Sanford Avenue between
7th and 9th Streets, is proposed to be changed to
C-1 (Commercial-Retail) District. Bald pro~erty
being more legally described as the East one-half
of Block 9 and 10 of Tier 1, E. R. Trafford's Map
of Sanford.
(b)
The property zoned in District R-3 (Single-Family),
located on the East side of Sanford Avenue between
7t~ and 10th Streets, is proposed to be changed to
C-1 (Commercial-Retail) District. Said property
being more legally described as the West one-half
of Blocks 9, l0 and 11 of Tier A, E. R. Trafford's
Map of Sanford.
(c)
(d)
(e)
The property zoned in District R-1 (Siqgle-Famlly)
and District R-2 (Multiple-Family), bounded on the
North by 3rd Street, East by the alley between Pal-
metto and tanford Avenue, South by 4th Street,
West by the alley between Oak and Myrtle Avenues,
is oroposed to be changed to C-1 (Commercial-Retail)
District. Said property being more legally described
as the West one-half of Block 5 of Tier 1; All of
Block 5 of Tier 2; All of Block 5 of Tier 3; Ail of
Block 5 of Tier 4; and the East one-half of Block 5
of Tier 5, of E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford.
The property zoned in District R-1 (Single-Family)
and District R-2 (Multiple-Family), bounded on the
North by tth Street, East by the alley between Pal-
metto and Sanford Avenues, South by 5th Street, West
by the alley between Myrtle and Elm Avenues, is pro-
posed to be changed to C-1 (Commercial-Retail) Dis-
trict. Said property being more legally described
as the West one-half of Block 6 of Tier 1; All of
Block 6 of Tier 2; All of Block 6 of Tier 3; All of
Block 6 of Tier 4; All of Block 6 of Tier 5: and the
East one-half of Block 6 of Tier 6, of E. R. Trafford's
Map of Sanford.
The property zoned in District R-l-AA (Single-Family),
located on the East side of Bay Avenue between 24th
and 25th Streets, is proposed to be changed to R-1-A
(Single-Family) District. Said property being ~ore
legally described as Lots ll0, ll2, 114, ll6, ll8,
120, 122, 124, 126, 128, 130, 132, 134, 136, 138,
140, 142, 144, 146, 148, 150, 152, 154, 156 and 158,
of Ssnfo Park.
(f)
The property zoned in District R-1-A (Single-Family),
bounded on North by 25th Street, East by Mellonville
Avenue, West by Bay Avenue, is proposed to be changed
to R-1 (Single-Family) District. Said property being
more legally described as Lots 76 to 85, inclusive,
of Oak Hill Subd~vlalnn
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(g) The property zoned in District R-1 (Bingle Family, is located
on the South side of 25th Btreet between the Pig 'N Whistle
Bandwich Shop and McReynolds Drug Store, is proposed to be
changed to C-N CONMERCIAL-RETAIL (Neighborhood Bhop ping) Dis-
trict. Said property being more legally described as Lots
l, 3, 5, 7 and 9 and all (less B 64.9 ft) of Lot A, of Frank
L. Woodruff's Subdivision; the North 250' of unplat~ed cart
of Northeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter of Section l, Town-
ship 20B., Range 30E; and the North 250 ft. of the East one-
half of Block 3, of Spurllng Heights.
(h) The property zoned in District R-1 (Bln~le-Family, located
on the North side of Third Street between Cypress and Pine
Avenues, is proposed to be charged to C-1 (Commercial-Retail)
District. Bald property being more legally described as Lots
6 and 7 of Block 16, Chapman & Tucker's Addition.
parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard at
By order of the City Commission of the City of Banford, Florida, this 18th day of
1955. H.N. Bayer
As City Clerk of the
City of Sanford, Florida.
(PUBLISHED AS A LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT IN THE BANFORD HERALD ON
DATEB OF FEBRUARY 18 and 25th, 1955)
The Chairman then introduced Robert B. Brown, Chairman of the Zoning and Planning
Commission, who read their letter of recommendations to the City to re-zone the property as
proposed in the foregoing notice, and explained their reasons for making such recommendat~ one.
The Chairman then announced that the Commission would be glad to hear from anyor~
in favor of, or against re-zoning the property as proposed in paragraphs (a) and (b) of the
foregoing notice.
There bei~no objections registered, Commissioner Hlgginbotham moved that the Zon-
ing Ordinance be amended so as to transfer the property described in paragraphs (a) and (b)
to District C-1 (Commercial-Retail). Seconded by Commissioner Bcott and carried.
The Chairman next announced that the Commission would be glad to hear frcm anyone
in favor, of, or agsin~t rezoning the property as proposed in paragraph (c) of the foregoing
notice.
There being no objections registered, Commissioner Mig~inbotham moved that the Zoning
Ordinance be amended so as to transfer the property described in paragraph (c) to D~strict C-1
(Commercial-Retail). Beconded by Commissioner Ratigan and carried.
The Chairman next announced that the Commie~ on would be glad
favor of, or against rezoning the property as proposed in paragraph (d)
which would transfer the property between Sth & 5th Streets and Palmetto and Myrtle Avenues,
from Residential to C-1 (Commercial-Retail)District.
Attorney Fred R. Wilson, representing Nfs. Frank Lieske of 404 Palmetto Avenue, then
registered her objections to rezoning said property and stated that other property owners in
the $00 block also objected because most of them ere elderly people who reside in this area,
which is within walking distame of t~ shopping ~lstrlct, the post Office end churches. Mr.
Wilson pointed out that all of the property in the 400 block on Palmetto avenue is entlerly
residential, and that the owners do not feel the necessity for opening it up for business until
the property in the 300 block h~s been utilized for such purposes.
Mrs. Lieske then voiced her own objections and pointed out the conveniences of the
location for elderly people who do not drive or own an automobile.
The Chairman then explained the proposed re-zoning was a long range clan for expand-
ing the business section, and that ~one of the property owners in this area woul~ be forced to
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said hearing.
February,
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of the foregoing notice,
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After eonalaerable aiscuasion, Commissioner ~tlgan moves that the Commission take
no action at this time on rezonlng the property aa proposes in paragraph (a) of the foregoing
notice, aa reeommenaea by the ~oning and Plann]n~ Oommlaalon. Seconaea by Commissioner ~Ig-
ginbotham and carried.
Commlssloner Ratigan then warned the property owners of the probable necessity of
"' re-zoning this area for busines~ within the next two year~, and recommended that they commence
now to make plans accordingly.
The Chairman ~ xt announced that the Commission woul~ be glad to hear from anyone
In favor of, or against re-zoning the property aa propose8 in paragraph (e) of the foregoing
notice.
There being no objections registered, Commissioner Hlgglnbotham moved that the
Zoning Ordinance be amended so ae to transfer the property described in paragraph (e) to Dis-
trict R-1-A (Single-Family). Seconded by Commissioner Krlder and carried.
The Chairman nexZl, announced that the Com~iaslon would be glad to hear from anyone
in favor of, or against re-zoning the property aa propoae6 in paragraph (f) of the foregoing
notice.
There being no ob~ectlona reg~atere~, Commiasl. oner KriSer moved that the Zoning Or-
dinance be amended ac aa to transfer the property described in paragraph (f) to District
(Single-Family). Seconded by Commissioner Ratigan and carried.
The Chairman met announced that the Commlasl on would be glad to hear from anyone in
favor of, or against rezoning the property as proposed in paragraph (g) of the foregoing notice,
which would transfer the property on South aide of 25~h Street between Pig 'N Whistle Sand-
~" wich Shop and McReynolds D~g Store from Residential to CN Commercial-Retail (Neighborhood
Shopping) District.
Mack N. Cleveland, Jr., of 2h83 Palmetto Avenue, who stated that he was also represent-
ing other property owners on North side of 25th Street in front of this area, advised that
they had no objections to the proposed re-zoning, and submitted their request that the p~operty
along the North aide of 25th Street be re-zoned also for the same purpose.
After discussion the foregoing request was referred to the Zoning and Planning Com-
mission for recommendation.
There being no objections registered, Commissioner Scott then moved that the Zoning
Ordinance be amended so as to transfer the property deseribed in paragraph (g) to District C-N
Commercial-Retail (Neighborhood-Shopping). Seconded by Commissioner Migglnbotham and. carried.
The Chairman next announced that the Commissioner would be glad to hear from anyone
-- in favor of, or against re-zoning the property as proposed in paragraph (h) of the foregoing
notice.
There being no objection registered, Commissioner Ratigan moved that the Zoning
Ordinance be amended so as to transfer the property described in paragraph (h) to District
C-1 (Commercial~Retail). Seconded by Commissioner Scott and carried.
The Chairman next announced the opening of Public Hearingto consist annexing the
territory to the City, as designated on map on display, and as recommended by the Zoning &
Planning Commission. Said territory to be included in the proposal to extend the present
city limits South along the Westerly Boundary line of the Naval Air Station property to a
point B30 feet South of 2?th Street, extended, thence West to a point between Marshall and
Hat,well Avenues, extended, thence North to a point 6~4.75 ft South of 20th Street thence West
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way of sa~d railroad company's Trilby Branch line. Also, to extend the city limits from
Virginia Avenue east a distance of 2~ blocks between 8th Street and Lake Monroe.
The City Manager then referred to a chart on the blackboard and explained the advant-
age to the properZy owners of annexing the territory, citing the benefits that would accrued
thru lower cost of insurance, water, garbage and t~ash collection service, fire and police pro-
tectlon, zoning, improved streets, stree~ lights, sewer facilities, mosquito control, and sum-
mer recreation program for their children.
The Chairman then announced that the Commissioner would be glad to hear from anyone
in favor of, or against the proposed annexation.
Areh~e B. Smith of 2718 Palmetto Avenue then inquired as to how soon fire hydrants
and sewer facilities could be furnished or made available, and was advised that water facilities
could be furnished immediately, but that the sewers would have to be extended under a longer
range program, which they would not have to start paying for until the services are made avail-
able.
Wm A. Leffler, Jr., who owns the property east of Virginia Avenue between 4th and
8th Streets, ne×t voiced objections to annexing his property,
that did not need any of the benefits the City had to offer.
flnanclsl ability to furnish all the services outlined by the
stating that it was wild land
He also questioned the City's
City Manager.
Thcs. H. Burgess, a property owner in Dreamwold Section, voiced objections to an-
nexing his property.
O. J. Farlow of 2709 Iroquois Avenue, Dreamwold ~eCt~on, also voiced his objectionS,
stating that he built his home at present location in order to be outside the corporate limits,
and did not feel that he would be benefitted by the annexation.
Wm. H. Norton of 2711 Iroquois Avenue, voiced his objections and stated that he did
not see how his property could be benefitted by the advantages mentioned.
Max Bass of 2818 S Elm Avenue voiced objections to annexing his property because
he did not feel that they would gain anything by it.
John K. Hess of Dreamwold Section voiced objections against annexing his property.
M. L. Raborn, Br. of 1805 E Seminole BtVd~, voiced objections against annexing that
area, and requested that ~he property owners be given an opportunity to vote on the issue and
make the final decision.
Geo. A. Speer, Jr., spoke against the proposed annexation unless the property owners
within the areas are given an opportunity $o vote upon it. He stated t~t he w as a property
owner, both within the corporate limits and the proposed area to be annexed, and pointed out
the disadvantages of o~ming property wltkin the City. Mr. Spear also questioned the City's
financial ability to furnish the services mentioned.
Mrs. Annie Talcom, ooerator of beer garden on 0r~ando D~ive, voiced her objections,
claiming that she would not be financially able Zo pay the city taxes and licenses that would
be assessed against her property.
Robert A. Bennett of 200 E 27th Street next advised that he had assisted in circula-
ting a petitton against the proposed annexation but after having the advantages the City had to
offer explained to him, had changed hie mind and was mw in favor of it. He then urged all of
the property owners present to vote in favor of the proposed annexation in order ~o avail them-
selves to municipal services.
Mrs. Edward Norman Taylor of South Banford Avenue submitted a petitlon against the
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L. A. Brown, with residence at corner of 27th Street and Magnolia Avenue voiced ob-
against annexing his property, claiming he was satisfied as it is.
Anton Nichel$ of Wiley Avenue voiced objections against annexing his property, stat-
ing that his neighborhood consisted of small homes that would not meet the City's
quirements, and that they could not derive any benefits from municipal services.
mitred a petition signed by his neighbors.
nexation.
zoning re-
He also sub-
Ted Williams, who owns a dwelling on 27th Street voiced his objections against an-
Dr. L. D. Brown stated that he owned property in the area under question and obJectedi
to it being annexed to the c~ty.
N. V. Farmer of 2622 S. Elm Avenue,.voiced objections against annexing his property.
G. A. Muffley submitted a petition which he claimed was signed by 200 property owners
protesting the proposed annexation. He stated that he did not own any prvperty in the area
but was representing Lthem.
Archie B. Smith of 2718 Palmetto Avenue, stated thor since hearing the advantages
the City had to offer, he had no objections to annexing his property, but in view of having
signed one of the petitions, and all his neighbors were opposing it, he felt that ~ would be
to his advantage to go along with them.
Robert A. Bennett spoke again and said that since all of his neighbors were still
objecting to having their property annexed, he felt that it would be for the best interest
of all concerned, not to annex the area at this ~ime, and that he would like to go on record
as having protested.
The~e being no further objections registered, Mayor Co,dell then spoke in favor of
annexing the territory, advising that it was a long range olan for the future growth and
development of the City, which was recommended by the Zoning and Planning Commis~on, and he
did not feel ~hat they woul~ recommend anything that would be detrimental to the property
owners in the com~unlty.
After further discussion, Commissioner Scott moved that the Commission recommend
to the Legislators that the City be given an opportunity to annex the territory under question
without a referendum. Seconded by Commissioner Krlder and carried unanimously.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
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The City Commission of the City of Sanf~d, Florida, met in regular session at
Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, ~t a:0O o'clock P. M. March 11% 1955.
Present:
Commissioner J. D. Cordell, Mayor
" John S. Krider, Br.,
" Jack Ratigan
" F.D. Scott
City Attorney A. ~dwin Sh~nholser
City Clerk H. N. Bayer
City Manager W. E. Knowles
Chief of Police R. G. Williams
Absent: Commissioner Earl Higglnbotham
the City
On motion of Commissioner Kr~aer,
regular meeting of February 28, adjourned
1955, approved.
Meeting called to order by the Chairman.
seconded by Commlsgoner Scott and carried, minutes
meeting of March ~, and special meeting of March 7,
of
J. C. Lavender of Craggs Construction Company, who have the contract for reconstructing
French Avenue, next appeared and registered a complaint against Sanford Gas Company for re-
fusing to relocate their gas maine from un8erneath the right-of-way of said street, advising
that they are ready to start grading and the gas mains were holding up the construction work.
After discussion, and in view of French Avenue being designated as a State Road, the
matter was referred to the State Road Department who now has Jurisdiction over the street.
On recommendation of the Board of Bond Trustees, and on motion o~ Commissioner RatlFan,
seconded by Commissioner Krlder and carried, the Clerk was next authorized and directed to
destroy all of the City's cancelled bonds end attached coupons on hand, which were purchased
and retired prior to October 1, 1955.
Clifford McKibbin, Jr., Chairman of Seminole
Committee, next aPoeared and outlined the proposal of
citrus Juice processing plant in Sanford which would
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a new ind~ try to erect and operate a
employ from 90 to 150 people. He advised
that they would require a minimum site of aooroz~imately 2~ acres located near a highway, with
railroad facilities and wlth good water supply available for cooling system. Mr. McKibbin
further advised that the Seaboard Railroad Company had offered them a site in Aoopka but that
the investors preferred to locate the plant in Sanford and had selected the City owned property
on West side of French ~enue, described as E 1/2 of Block I of Tier 9 and all of Block 1-N
of Tier 9, E. R. Trafford's Map, if it could be made available. He then requested that the City
donate this property for a site for this new industry.
After dlscusslon, in which the Commission expressed its interest in securing t?ds new
industry for Sanford, but pointed out that the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company owned several
tracts of land that they are holdi~ for industrial development, action was deferred, pending
tbs Industrial Committee contacting the railroad Company relative to f~srnlshlng a site.
Carl Overstreet next appeared on behalf of a local group and outlined their proposal
to organize a semi-pro baseball club and play in the Orange-Lake League during the coming
season. He then requested that they be granted permission to use the baseball stadium for the
15 home games during the season, which would be at night, with the first game on April 18.
Mayor Cordell then advised of the orobablllty of working out arrangements for operating
a local club in the Florlds State League during the
March 16, and ewolained that the City could not make
after said date.
comlnF season, wblch would be decided
any commitment on use of the stadium until
Porter Lansing next appeared w'th reference to the lake thnt is being dug in Fort
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